Chest and Abdominal Radiology Flashcards
1
Q
What should you include on all radiology requests?
A
clinical presentation any lab tests of interest previous relevant surgery what you're concerned about known malignancy renal fn if for CT/MR allergies to contrast
2
Q
What are the signs of an aortic dissection on a CXR?
A
widening of the mediastinum
3
Q
Where is a central line supposed to go to?
A
cavo-atrial junction
4
Q
How thick is a thickened wall of a gall bladder?
A
> 3mm
5
Q
What is the double duct sign?
A
pancreatic and hepatic duct dilation - sign of cancer at the head of the pancreas
6
Q
What size should a normal appendix be?
A
< 6mm in diameter
