High Yield day 1: MSK, GI, cards, neuro Flashcards
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What is the highest suspicion for malignancy in calcification morphology?
Fine pleomorphic morphology
This type of morphology indicates a higher risk of malignancy.
Where are intramammary lymph nodes located?
Not in the fibroglandular tissue
This is an important distinction in mammography.
What should happen to surgical scars over time?
They should get lighter
If they become denser, it may indicate recurrent cancer.
Can you have isolated intracapsular rupture?
Yes
This is a possible condition in breast implants.
Can you have isolated extracapsular rupture?
No
Extracapsular rupture always occurs with intracapsular rupture.
What should you recommend if you see silicone in a lymph node?
MRI to evaluate for extracapsular rupture
This is crucial for proper diagnosis.
What is the number one risk factor for implant rupture?
Age of the implant
Older implants have a higher risk of rupture.
What effect does Tamoxifen have on parenchymal uptake?
Causes a decrease, then a rebound
This can influence imaging results.
What do T2 bright things usually indicate?
Usually benign
Colloid cancer and Mucinous are exceptions
What is the most commonly biopsied malignancy that results in nondiagnostic findings?
Lymphoma
Samples intended for flow cytometry are placed in saline instead of formalin.
What does the degree of femoral head displacement predict?
Risk of AVN
AVN stands for avascular necrosis, a condition that occurs when blood supply to the bone is disrupted.
Which part of the scaphoid is at risk for AVN with fracture?
Proximal pole
The scaphoid is a carpal bone in the wrist, and its proximal pole is particularly vulnerable to avascular necrosis after a fracture.
What is the most common cause of sacral insufficiency fracture?
Osteoporosis in old lady
Sacral insufficiency fractures often occur in elderly women due to low bone density.
In patella dislocation, which direction is it nearly always?
Lateral
Lateral patella dislocation is common due to the anatomical structure of the knee.
Which type of tibial plateau fracture is more common?
Lateral
Tibial plateau fractures can occur medially or laterally, but lateral fractures are more frequently observed.
SONK favors which area of the knee?
Medial knee
SONK stands for spontaneous osteonecrosis of the knee, which typically affects areas of maximum weight bearing.
What does a normal SI joint exclude?
Ank Spon
Ankylosing spondylitis (Ank Spon) is a type of inflammatory arthritis affecting the spine and SI joints.
What are Looser Zones?
A type of insufficiency fracture
Cortical stress fracture with poorly mineralized osteoid
Associated with osteomalacia
What T score marks osteoporosis?
-2.5
The T score is a standard deviation score that compares a person’s bone density to that of a healthy young adult.
What condition is associated with the first extensor compartment?
de Quervains
de Quervain’s tenosynovitis is an inflammation of the tendons in the first extensor compartment of the wrist.
Which syndrome involves the first and second compartments?
Intersection syndrome
Intersection syndrome occurs when the tendons of the first and second compartments cross over each other and become inflamed.
What is associated with the sixth extensor compartment?
Early RA
Early rheumatoid arthritis may affect the sixth extensor compartment, which includes the extensor carpi ulnaris tendon.
Which tendon goes through the carpal tunnel?
Flexor pollicis longus
The flexor pollicis longus is responsible for flexing the thumb and passes through the carpal tunnel.
Which tendon does not go through the carpal tunnel?
Flexor pollicis brevis
The flexor pollicis brevis is responsible for flexing the thumb but does not pass through the carpal tunnel.