Radiology Flashcards

1
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Examples of different imaging modalities?

A
Plain radiography
Ultrasound
CT
MRI
Nuclear medicine
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What can and can’t be seen in plain radiography?

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Can - Bone detail

Can’t - Soft tissue detail

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Uses for plain film radiography?

A

Trauma (fractures, dislocations)
Neoplasms (benign, malignant)
Arthritides
Metabolic abnormalities

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What can and can’t be seen in ultrasound?

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Can - soft tissue detail

Can’t - Bone detail

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Uses for ultrasound?

A

Muscle or tendon tears
Joint effusions
Soft tissue masses

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