Imaging Diagnosis of Lung and Mediastinum Techniques
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What is the primary indication for Computed Tomography (CT) in chest imaging?

  • Assessment of primary lung cancer and other malignant tumors (correct)
  • Detection of lymphadenopathy
  • Finding metastatic tumors
  • Scanning for pleural effusion

What is the main advantage of chest fluoroscopy?

  • Multiple position and dynamic view of diaphragm movement (correct)
  • Excellent anatomic details of the chest wall
  • Enhancement of blood vessels and pulmonary artery
  • High resolution imaging

In chest radiography, which view requires the patient to be in a standard erect position with the anterior chest wall against the film/cassette?

  • Oblique view
  • Lateral view
  • PA (Posteroanterior) view (correct)
  • Decubitus view

What is the main advantage of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) over CT in chest imaging?

<p>Excellent anatomic details of the lung and mediastinum (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a disadvantage of Chest Fluoroscopy?

<p>Low resolution imaging (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which imaging technique is more sensitive than CT in detecting hilar and mediastinal disease?

<p>MRI (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of Computed Tomography (CT) in chest imaging?

<p>High resolution and ability to detect small lesions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main disadvantage of Chest Fluoroscopy?

<p>High dose and low resolution (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In chest radiography, which view requires the patient to be in a standard erect position with the anterior chest wall against the film/cassette?

<p>PA (Posteroanterior) view (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary indication for using Chest fluoroscopy in imaging diagnosis of lung and mediastinum?

<p>Observing diaphragm movement in paralysis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary indication for Chest radiography/X-ray?

<p>Routine examination for patients (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary disadvantage of using Computed Tomography (CT) in chest imaging?

<p>High dose of radiation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of using Chest radiography/X-ray for routine examination of patients?

<p>Providing evidence of preoperative condition of lungs and heart (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary indication for using Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) in chest imaging?

<p>Detecting hilar and mediastinal disease (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which imaging technique is more sensitive than Chest radiography/X-ray in detecting hilar and mediastinal disease?

<p>Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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