Preferred Label : architectural distortion;
Definition : [BI-RADS] Mammo: The parenchyma is distorted with no definite mass visible. As an
associated feature, architectural distortion may be used in conjunction with another
finding to indicate that the parenchyma is distorted or retracted adjacent to the
finding. MR: This includes focal retraction and distortion of the parenchyma with
no definite mass visible. As an associated feature, may be used in conjunction with
another finding to indicate distortion or retraction of parenchyma adjacent to the
other finding. [Fleischner Society] Architectural distortion is characterized by abnormal
displacement of bronchi, vessels, fissures, or septa caused by diffuse or localized
lung disease, particularly interstitial fibrosis.;
Source : BI-RADS 5, BI-RADS 4, Fleischner Society;
Origin ID : RID34261;
UMLS CUI : C2826609;
Currated CISMeF NLP mapping
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- Semantic type(s)
- UMLS correspondences (same concept)
[BI-RADS] Mammo: The parenchyma is distorted with no definite mass visible. As an
associated feature, architectural distortion may be used in conjunction with another
finding to indicate that the parenchyma is distorted or retracted adjacent to the
finding. MR: This includes focal retraction and distortion of the parenchyma with
no definite mass visible. As an associated feature, may be used in conjunction with
another finding to indicate distortion or retraction of parenchyma adjacent to the
other finding. [Fleischner Society] Architectural distortion is characterized by abnormal
displacement of bronchi, vessels, fissures, or septa caused by diffuse or localized
lung disease, particularly interstitial fibrosis.
