Radiology

Question 1

Test question: Work horse of neuroradiology out of the ER

Answer 1

CT without contrast

non contrast head CT! Rarely use contrast in head CT

Question 2

calvarial fracture often associated with?

Answer 2

epidural hematoma

more dangerous than subdural hematoma because (MMA)- arterial bleed

Question 3

what is a transient ischemic attack?

Answer 3

stroke-like symptoms, resolve under 24 hours

this is the one exception– do not use a noncontrast CT
for something that is resolved. If someone presents with TIA like symptoms, get an MRI with diffusion wave imaging to look for something small. Also get an MR angiogram for the head and neck.

Question 4

For the USMLE: patient presents with an intranuclear opthalmoplegia. What is it?

Answer 4

MS