Radiology in Oncology Flashcards
1
Q
What are all the techniques/scans used in radiology? (7)
A
- Radiographs (X-rays)
- Fluoroscopy (like X-rays with barium solution)
- Vascular radiology
- Ultrasound
- CT
- MRI
- Nuclear medicine/ PET-CT
2
Q
X-ray presentation stages?
A
Demographics Rotation Inspiration Penetration Exposure Airway Borders? Circulation Diaphragm
3
Q
How do you assess rotation on X-ray?
A
The clavicles need to be equidistant from the sternum
4
Q
AP?
A
X-rays going towards anterior chest, and heart etc magnified on film
5
Q
PA?
A
X-rays from behind with anterior structures of the chest on film realistically
6
Q
What are all the structures that need to be checked on a CXR?
A
Trachea Carina Costophrenic angles Diaphragm Heart Hilar region - important for lymph nodes Pleura Lung Zones Mediastinum Bones Soft tissues
7
Q
What is the main concern with a sigmoid volvulus?
A
Bowel ischaemia
8
Q
How does cystic fibrosis appear on CXR?
A
Upper and middle zone a lot of opacity and prone to pneumothorax
