General Labs, Imaging, Workup

Question 1

What does a IV pyelogram help diagnosis?

Answer 1

IV pyelogram = x-ray with contrast that travels to kidneys and ureters

Useful for anatomic abnormalities of kidney and ureter

Question 2

Amongst other things, what can a cystoscope be used for in newborns?

Answer 2

Ablating posterior urethral valves

Question 3

If you suspect NEC with perforation what type of imaging should you get?

Answer 3

Flat and decubitus plain abdominal radiographs

Question 4

If you’re concerned for renal vein thrombosis, what type of imaging?

Answer 4

Doppler flow studies of the renal veins

Question 5

X-ray finding: Multiple areas of osteochondritis and periostitis of the long bones

Answer 5

Congenital Syphilis

Question 6

X-ray findings: Bilateral cortical hyperostosis within the midshaft of the tibia and fibula

Answer 6

Hypervitaminosis A

Question 7

X-ray findings: Dense bands at the metaphyses of the long bones

Answer 7

Chronic lead intoxication

Question 8

X-ray findings: Widening of the growth plates with metaphyseal fraing and cupping of the distal radius and ulna

Answer 8

Rickets (Vit D deficiency)