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What is the best modality for pneumothorax?

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  • upright films

- inspiratory/expiratory films

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What is the best modality for sarcoidosis?

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  • biopsy

- kveim test

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What is the best modality for bladder calculi?

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x-ray

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What is the best modality for kidney stones?

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x-ray

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What is the best modality for uterine fibromas?

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  • x-ray

- US

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What is the best modality for gallstones?

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US

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What is the best modality for a hiatal hernia?

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x-ray + barium swallow

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What is the best modality for pancreatic lithiasis?

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  • US
  • CT
  • x-ray
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What is the best modality for a AAA?

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  • US (100% accurate)
  • CT
  • arteriography
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What is the best modality for hydatid disease?

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-CT

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What is the best modality for trauma?

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  • Fx: CT

- Soft tissue/cord: MRI

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What is the best modality for MS?

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MRI (T2)

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What is the best modality for neurofibromas?

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MRI

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What is the best modality for a pituitary tumor?

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MRI

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What is the best modality for Arnold Chiari Malformation?

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MRI

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What is the best modality for tarlov cyst?

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MRI

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What is the MC primary tumor of the pleura?

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pleural mesothelioma

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Extrapleural sign is seen with what disease?

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pleural mesothelioma

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What are the MC locations for a teratoma in order?

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  • gonadal
  • sacrococcygeal
  • thorax
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Where in the mediastinum are teratomas usually found?

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anterior mediastinum

w/ peripheral Ca++

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What are the 3 T’s + H?

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  • thyoma**
  • thyroid
  • teratoma
  • Hodgkins lymphoma**
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What does adult respiratory distress syndrome lead to?

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increase capillary permeability and pulmonary edema

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What causes ARDS?

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  • drug abuse
  • smoke inhalation
  • transplants
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What is the layout of pulmonary edema in ARDS?

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alveolar proximally, interstitial distally

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What causes extrinsic allergic alveolitis (EAA)?
occupational inhalation of organic agents
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What are the 2 different appearances of EAA?
- acute: nodular radiodensities | - chronic: interstitial pattern (upper lobe)
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What are examples of Non-fibrogenic pneumoconiosis?
- silicosis (silicon) | - siderosis (iron)
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What are examples of fibrogenic pneumoconiosis?
- asbestosis | - coal
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What type of appearance does non-fibrogenic pneumoconiosis take?
eggshell
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What is pneumothorax?
collection of air in pleural space
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What is the MC cause of pneumothorax?
traumatic
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What are the 2 types of spontaneous pneumothorax?
- primary: young adult, bleb | - secondary: chest dx that produce cavities and cysts
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What is a radiographic finding associated with tension pneumothorax?
crescent-shaped radiolucent shadow in upper lateral portion of lung
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What disease causes multisystem aggregation of noncaseating epitheloid granulomas?
sarcoidosis
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How is sarcoidosis confirmed?
- biopsy | - Kviem test
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What are the different stages of sarcoidosis?
0: no findings 1: bilateral hilar lymphadenopathy 2: hilar and parenchymal nodules 3: parenchymal nodules 4: parenchymal fibrosis
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What causes the formation of bladder calculi?
urinary stasis | associated w/ carcinoma
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What are most kidney stones made of?
calcium oxalate
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What are some risk factors for gallstones?
- sickle cell - obesity - age - pregnancy
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What is the best way to identify gallstones compared to kidney stones?
gallstones: US | kidney stones: x-ray
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What is the normal measurement of the abdominal aorta?
<3cm
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At what measurement of AAA is surgery indicated?
5-6 cm | 3.5-5 cm = watch and wait
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What is Hydatid disease?
infestation of Echinoccoccus granulosus
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Where are hydatid cysts found MC?
liver and spleen
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What is the gold standard modality for intracranial injuries?
CT
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What is the MC primary brain tumor?
astrocytoma
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What is the difference between syringomyelia and hydromyelia?
syringomyelia: dilation of cord next to central canal hydromyelia: fluid dilation in central canal
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What are Tarlov cysts?
dilations of subarachnoid space surrounding spinal nerve root
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What are two occupations that are related to extrinsic allergic alveolitis?
- Farmer: moldy hay | - Bird lover: bird droppings
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In what populations is Sarcoidosis MC in?
- females | - blacks
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Which modality has a high false-negative for kidney stones?
US
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What are the MC causes of abdominal obstruction?
- adhesions - hernias - tumors - Crohn's dx
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What is Rigler's Sign?
pneumoperitoneum (air in bowl)

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