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Radiology of the Abdomen Modalities Quiz

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What is the main advantage of CT scan over other modalities mentioned?

Short scan time (correct)

No contraindications

Excellent evaluation of the bowel lumen

Relatively inexpensive

In the context of the text, which modality is considered relatively safe for pregnant women?

Ultrasound

MRI (correct)

CT scan

X-ray

What is the primary disadvantage of MRI according to the text?

Low resolution images

Long scanning time (correct)

Motion insensitivity

No contraindications

Which type of pathology is CT scan particularly excellent at diagnosing in relation to the abdomen?

Solid organ lesions Signup and view all the answers

For which condition is MRI contraindicated due to its sensitivity to motion?

Inflammatory bowel disease Signup and view all the answers

What is the most concerning issue with CT scan utilization when considering patients with renal disease?

Need for intravenous contrast Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of using abdominal X-ray for imaging the abdomen?

Low cost Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary disadvantage of using abdominal X-ray for imaging the abdomen?

Poor soft tissue details Signup and view all the answers

What is the normal amount of gas expected in the stomach according to the text?

Almost always air in stomach Signup and view all the answers

In reading an abdominal X-ray, what is the 1st step pattern assessed?

Assessing the gas pattern Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum normal diameter of the small bowel according to the 3,6,9 Rule?

$3$ cm Signup and view all the answers

What is the 2nd step in reading an abdominal X-ray according to the text?

Assessing for free air Signup and view all the answers