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Which imaging modality is recommended for imaging the colon without the need for a colonoscopy?
Which imaging modality is recommended for imaging the colon without the need for a colonoscopy?
- MR enterography
- CT angiography
- MRCP
- CT enterography (correct)
What is the main advantage of CT angiography of the mesenteric vessels?
What is the main advantage of CT angiography of the mesenteric vessels?
- Visualizing the biliary tree
- Imaging abdominal masses
- Detecting bowel ischemia (correct)
- Detecting appendicular abscess
Which imaging technique is primarily used for evaluating appendicitis complications like appendicular abscess?
Which imaging technique is primarily used for evaluating appendicitis complications like appendicular abscess?
- CT (correct)
- US
- IVP
- MRI
In urological disorders, which imaging modality is used to detect vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) in children?
In urological disorders, which imaging modality is used to detect vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) in children?
What is the best imaging modality for brain disorders such as congenital, inflammatory, and neoplastic conditions?
What is the best imaging modality for brain disorders such as congenital, inflammatory, and neoplastic conditions?
Which imaging technique is recommended in cases of trauma and emergency to detect hemorrhage and calcifications in the brain?
Which imaging technique is recommended in cases of trauma and emergency to detect hemorrhage and calcifications in the brain?
What modality is commonly used in skeletal surveys for pediatric and adult patients?
What modality is commonly used in skeletal surveys for pediatric and adult patients?
Which route of contrast administration is typically used for gastrointestinal imaging?
Which route of contrast administration is typically used for gastrointestinal imaging?
What is the main indication for performing a Ba enema procedure?
What is the main indication for performing a Ba enema procedure?
Which imaging technique uses high-frequency sound waves to produce internal body images?
Which imaging technique uses high-frequency sound waves to produce internal body images?
What condition is diagnosed based on a Bone Mineral Density (BMD) score below -2.5 and a history of fractures?
What condition is diagnosed based on a Bone Mineral Density (BMD) score below -2.5 and a history of fractures?
What is the primary purpose of an Intravenous Pyelogram (IVP) procedure?
What is the primary purpose of an Intravenous Pyelogram (IVP) procedure?
What imaging modality is preferred for accurately identifying the nidus of an osteoid osteoma?
What imaging modality is preferred for accurately identifying the nidus of an osteoid osteoma?
What is the most common reason for performing amputation?
What is the most common reason for performing amputation?
Which rare complication can develop as a result of Marjolin ulcer?
Which rare complication can develop as a result of Marjolin ulcer?
In which bones do osteoid osteomas mostly occur?
In which bones do osteoid osteomas mostly occur?
Which benign bone tumor is centrally located with endosteal scalloping and contains chondroid matrix with 'ring-and-arc' or 'popcorn' calcifications?
Which benign bone tumor is centrally located with endosteal scalloping and contains chondroid matrix with 'ring-and-arc' or 'popcorn' calcifications?
What is the characteristic feature of the intramedullary lesion at the proximal metaphysis of the tibia?
What is the characteristic feature of the intramedullary lesion at the proximal metaphysis of the tibia?
Which imaging findings are associated with the rounded intramedullary lesion at the tibia's proximal metaphysis?
Which imaging findings are associated with the rounded intramedullary lesion at the tibia's proximal metaphysis?
What is the second-most common benign bone tumor, accounting for 10% of all such lesions?
What is the second-most common benign bone tumor, accounting for 10% of all such lesions?
What can an intraosseous abscess be related to according to the provided information?
What can an intraosseous abscess be related to according to the provided information?
Where are enchondromas most frequently found?
Where are enchondromas most frequently found?
'Ring-and-arc' or 'popcorn' calcifications are characteristic of which benign bone tumor?
'Ring-and-arc' or 'popcorn' calcifications are characteristic of which benign bone tumor?
What is the most common variant of Chiari malformations?
What is the most common variant of Chiari malformations?
Which imaging modality is the preferred choice for diagnosing Chiari I malformation?
Which imaging modality is the preferred choice for diagnosing Chiari I malformation?
What is the main characteristic of Chiari I malformation when observed on sagittal MRI imaging?
What is the main characteristic of Chiari I malformation when observed on sagittal MRI imaging?
What are the possible causes of congenital brain malformations according to the text?
What are the possible causes of congenital brain malformations according to the text?
Which type of anomaly accounts for approximately one third of all major anomalies diagnosed at or after birth?
Which type of anomaly accounts for approximately one third of all major anomalies diagnosed at or after birth?
What percentage of perinatal deaths do congenital central nervous system disorders cause?
What percentage of perinatal deaths do congenital central nervous system disorders cause?
Flashcards
Pediatric Skeletal Survey
Pediatric Skeletal Survey
A type of skeletal survey used to detect dysplasia syndromes in children.
Adult Skeletal Survey
Adult Skeletal Survey
Used to assess metabolic diseases like hyperparathyroidism in adults.
X-ray Imaging
X-ray Imaging
Skeletal imaging technique but lacks detail in soft tissues.
Fluoroscopy
Fluoroscopy
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Conventional Radiography Uses
Conventional Radiography Uses
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DEXA
DEXA
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DEXA Normal BMD
DEXA Normal BMD
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DEXA Osteopenia BMD
DEXA Osteopenia BMD
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DEXA Osteoporosis BMD
DEXA Osteoporosis BMD
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Ultrasound Uses
Ultrasound Uses
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CT Scan Uses
CT Scan Uses
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CT Enterography
CT Enterography
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CT Virtual Colonoscopy
CT Virtual Colonoscopy
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CT Angiography
CT Angiography
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MRCP
MRCP
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Neurological CT Use
Neurological CT Use
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Neurological MRI Use
Neurological MRI Use
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Osteomyelitis Characteristics
Osteomyelitis Characteristics
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Osteoid Osteoma Characteristics
Osteoid Osteoma Characteristics
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Enchondroma Characteristics
Enchondroma Characteristics
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Osteochondroma Characteristics
Osteochondroma Characteristics
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Penetrating Head Injury Imaging
Penetrating Head Injury Imaging
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Congenital CNS Disorders
Congenital CNS Disorders
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Chiari Malformations
Chiari Malformations
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Study Notes
Skeletal Survey
- Pediatric: used for dysplasia syndromes
- Adults: used for metabolic diseases, such as hyperparathyroidism
Imaging Modalities
- X-ray: used for skeletal survey, but poor discrimination of internal organs, so contrast administration is needed
- Fluoroscopy: used for gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and angiography imaging, as well as for intraoperative procedures like foreign body removal and nephrostomy
Conventional Radiography
- Uses: gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and skeletal imaging
- Procedures: Ba swallow, Ba meal, Ba enema, IVP, angiography, and ascending urography
DEXA (Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry)
- Used for bone density measurement
- WHO classification:
- Normal: BMD > -1.0
- Osteopenia: BMD between -1.0 and -2.5
- Osteoporosis: BMD < -2.5 and history of one or more fractures
Ultrasound
- Uses: gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and skeletal imaging
- Procedure: used for initial investigation of appendicitis
CT Scan
- Uses: trauma, abdominal masses, and inflammatory bowel disease
- Advantages:
- CT enterography for imaging the bowel
- CT virtual colonoscopy for imaging the colon
- CT angiography for imaging the mesenteric vessels
MRCP (Magnetic Resonance Cholangiopancreatography)
- Uses: imaging the biliary tree in cases of jaundice and congenital biliary malformations
- Procedure: MRI enterography for imaging the bowel in cases of inflammatory bowel disease
Neurological Disorders
- Imaging recommendations:
- CT for trauma and emergency cases
- MRI for brain disorders (congenital, inflammatory, neoplastic)
- Uses:
- Detecting hemorrhage and calcification
- Visualizing the urinary tract without contrast medium or radiation
Osteomyelitis
- Characteristics:
- Geographic margins
- Liquified core
- Surrounded by moderate perifocal edema
- Post-contrast enhancement
- Complications:
- Sinus tract formation
- Marjolin ulcer
- Secondary sarcoma
- Pathological fracture
- Secondary amyloidosis
Osteoid Osteoma
- Characteristics:
- Radiolucent nidus
- Focal calcification
- Benign periosteal reaction
- Diagnosis:
- CT is the modality of choice
- MRI may obscure the nidus, leading to a wrong diagnosis
Enchondroma
- Characteristics:
- Cartilaginous tumors
- Contain chondroid matrix
- "Ring-and-arc" or "popcorn" calcifications
- Centrally located with endosteal scalloping
- Frequent occurrence in short tubular bones of the hands and feet
- Diagnosis:
- MRI shows high T2 signal and lobular contour
- Malignant transformation is rare in the pediatric population
Osteochondroma
- Characteristics:
- Most common benign bone tumor
- Also referred to as exostosis
- Frequent occurrence in the first three decades
- Centrally located with endosteal scalloping
- May have small foci of low signal due to calcification in the chondroid matrix
Penetrating Head Injury
- Characteristics:
- Diffuse axonal injury
- Cerebral contusions
- Temporal fractures
- Imaging:
- CT is the modality of choice
- MRI shows high T2 signal and lobular contour
Congenital CNS Disorders
- Characteristics:
- Abnormal developments of the brain during intrauterine life
- Causes: genetic, environmental, and infectious
- Complications: approximately 25% of perinatal deaths and one-third of all major anomalies diagnosed at or after birth
- Examples: Chiari malformations
Chiari Malformations
- Characteristics:
- Caudal displacement of the cerebellum and brainstem
- Chiari I malformation: most common variant, characterized by a caudal descent of the cerebellar tonsils through the foramen magnum
- Diagnosis:
- MRI is the imaging modality of choice
- Sagittal imaging shows pointed tonsils with a peg-like appearance
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Test your knowledge on various radiology imaging modalities used in skeletal surveys for pediatric and adult patients, including X-ray with Contrast Administration, Fluroscopy, Oral, Rectal, and IV contrast techniques. Explore the different imaging techniques for specific body parts and conditions.
