läsionsseitig

Läsionsseitig is a German medical term that translates to "lesion-side" or "lesion-sided" in English. It is used to describe the location or side of a lesion, which refers to any abnormal tissue or cell found in the body. This term is commonly encountered in medical imaging reports, pathology findings, and clinical documentation.

When a physician or radiologist uses the term läsionsseitig, they are specifying which side of the body or an anatomical structure contains the lesion. For example, a report might state "läsionsseitige Veränderungen im rechten Lungenflügel," meaning "lesion-sided changes in the right lung." This indicates that the abnormalities are located on the right side of the lung. Similarly, in neurology, it could refer to the side of the brain affected by a lesion, such as "läsionsseitiger Ausfall der linken oberen Extremität" (lesion-sided paresis of the left upper limb).

Understanding the läsionsseitig is crucial for diagnosis, treatment planning, and prognosis. It helps clinicians pinpoint the exact location of a disease process, which can inform further investigations and guide therapeutic interventions. The term emphasizes the importance of anatomical localization in understanding the impact of a lesion on a patient's health.