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1
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Aneurysms of the aorta are manifest by luminal diameter exceeding how many cm?

A

3 cm as measured between calcifications in the aortic wall.

2
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Abdominal calcified lymph nodes results most commonly from what diseases?

The calcification is usually what size?

A

Granulomatous diseases such as tuberculosis and histoplasmosis.

10 to 15 mm in size, usually mottled.

3
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Most commonly calcified abdominal lymph nodes?

A

Mesenteric lymph nodes.

4
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It Is a suspension of radiopaque crystals within the gallbladder bile. Layering of the suspension can be demonstrated on erect radiographs.

A

Milk of calcium bile

5
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How to differentiate renal calculi from gallstone on radiographs?

A

By oblique projections that confirm their position, as opposed to the more anterior positions of gallstones.

6
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Calcified adrenal glands are associated with what diseases?

A

Adrenal haemorrhage of the newborn, tuberculosis, and Addison disease.

The calcification is mottled and in the location of the adrenal glands on either side of the first lumbar vertebra.

7
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Pancreatic calcification is associated with what diseases?

A

Chronic alcohol induced pancreatitis and hereditary pancreatitis. Coarse and vary in size.

8
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Soft tissue calcifications are seen in what diseases?

A

Hyperglycemic states, idiopathic calcinosis, and old hematomas. Calcified injection from quinine, bismuth, and calcium salts is commonly evident in the buttocks.

9
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Rice-grain calcification in the muscle is a characteristic of what diseases

A

Cysticercosis

10
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Peritoneal calcifications may be modular or sheet like and result most commonly from?

A

Peritoneal dialysis, previous peritonitis, or peritoneal carcinomatosis.