10 Questions
How does Positron emission tomography (PET) work in assessing cells?
It quantifies glucose metabolism
What is the purpose of CT pulmonary angiography (CTPA)?
Investigate pulmonary thromboembolism
What can CT imaging assist in identifying in terms of lung infections?
Cavitation
What is the role of Prone imaging in assessing lung conditions?
Differentiate gravity-induced attenuation
How is FDG uptake assessed in Positron emission tomography?
Using standardised uptake value (SUV)
Which of the following factors does not affect the FDG uptake by a lesion?
The size of the lesion.
What is the primary advantage of co-registering PET and CT images in FDG-PET?
It enhances localization and characterization of metabolically active deposits.
Which of the following cannot be assessed using FDG-PET in respiratory diseases?
Assessing the extent of extrapulmonary disease in asthma.
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.
What is the purpose of checking the 'cardiothoracic ratio' when interpreting a chest X-ray?
To evaluate the shape and size of the heart.
Explore the assessment of diffuse parenchymal lung disease using various imaging techniques such as CT scans, chest X-rays, and CT pulmonary angiography. Learn to identify airway thickening, bronchiectasis, and emphysema in pulmonary parenchyma.
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