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What is a key advantage of utilizing DUAL ENERGY CT imaging?
What is a key advantage of utilizing DUAL ENERGY CT imaging?
- It provides excellent soft tissue contrast
- It allows for detailed 3-d reconstruction of soft tissue masses
- It distinguishes monosodium urate from bone based on radiographic uptake (correct)
- It uses magnetic resonance to enhance imaging quality
In MRI, which phase generally provides better detail about the soft tissue mass?
In MRI, which phase generally provides better detail about the soft tissue mass?
- T3 phase
- T2 phase
- T1 phase (correct)
- Injectable contrast phase
What advantage does knowledge of the exact mass location from pre-MRI exams offer?
What advantage does knowledge of the exact mass location from pre-MRI exams offer?
- It enables utilization of dual-energy imaging
- Allows for use of a smaller field of view leading to a more detailed image (correct)
- It improves the 3-d reconstruction process
- Enhances the soft tissue contrast in the MRI
Which imaging technique involves taking 'slices' of anatomy in cardinal planes?
Which imaging technique involves taking 'slices' of anatomy in cardinal planes?
What is a significant limitation in observing anatomical landmarks in some MRI and CT images?
What is a significant limitation in observing anatomical landmarks in some MRI and CT images?
Why is the relationship between Ledderhose disease tumor and palmar aponeurosis difficult to see in transverse plane view?
Why is the relationship between Ledderhose disease tumor and palmar aponeurosis difficult to see in transverse plane view?
What is a common mistake that patients may make when correlating symptoms with tumor presentation?
What is a common mistake that patients may make when correlating symptoms with tumor presentation?
Why is it important to ask about past medical history and family history when examining lesions?
Why is it important to ask about past medical history and family history when examining lesions?
How can the texture of a lesion be described if it feels like many lumps coalesced together?
How can the texture of a lesion be described if it feels like many lumps coalesced together?
What is a characteristic feature of benign lesions in terms of dimensions?
What is a characteristic feature of benign lesions in terms of dimensions?
Why is it significant to determine if a lesion is near joints or tendons during a physical examination?
Why is it significant to determine if a lesion is near joints or tendons during a physical examination?
Why is it important to try to mobilize a lesion during a physical examination?
Why is it important to try to mobilize a lesion during a physical examination?
What is the most common pediatric soft tissue tumor?
What is the most common pediatric soft tissue tumor?
What imaging technique shows a characteristic 'bag of worms' appearance for hemangiomas?
What imaging technique shows a characteristic 'bag of worms' appearance for hemangiomas?
Which medication is often used for infantile hemangioma treatment?
Which medication is often used for infantile hemangioma treatment?
What is the characteristic texture of hemangiomas?
What is the characteristic texture of hemangiomas?
What is a key feature of capillary hemangiomas that distinguishes them from other types?
What is a key feature of capillary hemangiomas that distinguishes them from other types?
What type of tumor arises from the glomus body in the dermis?
What type of tumor arises from the glomus body in the dermis?
What diagnostic tool is often the most useful for in-office identification of ganglion cysts in the foot and ankle?
What diagnostic tool is often the most useful for in-office identification of ganglion cysts in the foot and ankle?
Which soft tissue tumor is characterized by being hypointense on T1 weighted MRI and hyperintense on T2 weighted MRI?
Which soft tissue tumor is characterized by being hypointense on T1 weighted MRI and hyperintense on T2 weighted MRI?
What is a common age range for the occurrence of mucoid cysts in adults?
What is a common age range for the occurrence of mucoid cysts in adults?
Which soft tissue mass can occur anywhere in the body where fat cells are present?
Which soft tissue mass can occur anywhere in the body where fat cells are present?
What distinguishes deep fibromatosis from superficial fibromatosis?
What distinguishes deep fibromatosis from superficial fibromatosis?
Which soft tissue mass is more likely to recur after excision compared to others?
Which soft tissue mass is more likely to recur after excision compared to others?
What clinical feature would make mucoid cysts more typical on the fingers?
What clinical feature would make mucoid cysts more typical on the fingers?
What is NOT recommended for suspected malignancy?
What is NOT recommended for suspected malignancy?
What is the 'gold standard' for diagnosing soft tissue tumors?
What is the 'gold standard' for diagnosing soft tissue tumors?
Which biopsy type involves aspiration of fluid contents of a cystic lesion?
Which biopsy type involves aspiration of fluid contents of a cystic lesion?
What should be avoided during both excisional and incisional biopsies to prevent complications?
What should be avoided during both excisional and incisional biopsies to prevent complications?
Which type of needle biopsy involves removing a 'core' of tissue for improved accuracy?
Which type of needle biopsy involves removing a 'core' of tissue for improved accuracy?
What is a common complication of incisional biopsies?
What is a common complication of incisional biopsies?
'Needle biopsies' are more useful for which type of lesions?
'Needle biopsies' are more useful for which type of lesions?
'Open biopsies' are more likely to lead to what compared to on-site biopsies?
'Open biopsies' are more likely to lead to what compared to on-site biopsies?
What should a 'biopsy site' align with for proper removal during surgery?
What should a 'biopsy site' align with for proper removal during surgery?
What is recommended for presumed benign lesions with symptoms?
What is recommended for presumed benign lesions with symptoms?
