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Assessment of Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Disease

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How does Positron emission tomography (PET) work in assessing cells?

It measures oxygen levels in cells

It quantifies glucose metabolism (correct)

It detects protein synthesis

It evaluates lipid production

What is the purpose of CT pulmonary angiography (CTPA)?

Identify airway thickening

Investigate pulmonary thromboembolism (correct)

Assess lung infection

Diagnose bronchiectasis

What can CT imaging assist in identifying in terms of lung infections?

Airway thickening

Cavitation (correct)

Gravity-induced attenuation

Emphysema

What is the role of Prone imaging in assessing lung conditions?

Differentiate gravity-induced attenuation Signup and view all the answers

How is FDG uptake assessed in Positron emission tomography?

Using standardised uptake value (SUV) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors does not affect the FDG uptake by a lesion?

The size of the lesion. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of co-registering PET and CT images in FDG-PET?

It enhances localization and characterization of metabolically active deposits. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following cannot be assessed using FDG-PET in respiratory diseases?

Assessing the extent of extrapulmonary disease in asthma. Signup and view all the answers

In the interpretation of a chest X-ray, what is the significance of the 'costophrenic angles'?

They should be examined for any abnormalities in the soft tissues. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of checking the 'cardiothoracic ratio' when interpreting a chest X-ray?

To evaluate the shape and size of the heart. Signup and view all the answers