ABCDE Approach to Radiology

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Questions and Answers

Which of the following is NOT considered a sign of air in the abdomen?

Pneumoperitoneum

Pneumobilia

Dilatation (correct)

Pneumoretroperitoneum

Which of the following is a sign of calcification in the abdomen?

Volvulus

Solid organ enlargement

Foreign bodies

Gallstones (correct)

Which of the following is a sign of bowel abnormality?

Fractures

Clothing artifacts

Hernia (correct)

Portal venous gases

Which of the following is a sign of disability?

Sclerotic lesions (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT considered a "everything else" sign?

Pancreatic calcification (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a type of calcification?

Gallstones (C) Signup and view all the answers

Pneumoretroperitoneum is a sign of air in the abdomen.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

Volvulus is a sign of calcification.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

Solid organ enlargement is a sign of disability.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

Clothing artifacts are considered "everything else" signs.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does the term "pneumobilia" refer to?

Air in the biliary tree Signup and view all the answers

What is a common cause of portal venous gas?

Bowel ischemia Signup and view all the answers

What type of calcification can be found in the pancreas?

Pancreatic calcification Signup and view all the answers

What type of disability is indicated by sclerotic lesions?

Hardening or thickening of tissues Signup and view all the answers

What is a common example of a foreign body that might be found in the abdomen?

Swallowed object Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the ABCDE approach?

To categorize and analyze findings on abdominal images, often using radiographic images. Signup and view all the answers

Match the following signs to their corresponding categories:

Pneumoperitoneum = Air Dilatation = Bowel Gallstones = Calcification Fractures = Disability Clothing artifacts = Everything else Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a sign of air on an X-ray?

Pneumobilia (E) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a sign of bowel pathology on an X-ray?

Gallstones (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a sign of calcification on an X-ray?

Lymphadenopathy (E) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a sign of disability on an X-ray?

Foreign bodies (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an "everything else" sign on an X-ray?

Sclerotic lesions (D) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

ABCDE Approach

Air:
- Pneumoperitoneum
- Pneumoreto-peritoneum
- Pneumobilia
- Portal venous gases
- Pneumatosis intestinalis
Bowel:
- Dilation
- Volvulus
- Hernia
- Fecal relations
Calcification:
- Gallstones
- Renal calculi
- Pancreatic calcification
- Phleboliths
- Lymph nodes
Disability:
- Fractures
- Sclerotic lesions
- Solid organ enlargement
Everything else:
- Foreign bodies
- Surgical objects
- Clothing artifacts

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Test your knowledge on the ABCDE approach in radiology, focusing on categories such as Air, Bowel, Calcification, Disability, and Everything else. This quiz covers key concepts related to pneumoperitoneum, bowel conditions, calcifications, and more. Ideal for medical students and practitioners looking to refresh their understanding.