Abdominal Imaging Flashcards
What is the imaging modality of choice for suspected ureterolithiasis?
CT Abd/Pelvis without contrast
What is the imaging modality for suspected acute appendicitis?
CT abd/pelvis with IV and oral contrast is first line
US or MR can be performed if concerned about radiation exposure.
What is the imaging modality for gastritis, PUD, GERD?
EGD
what is an EGD diagnostic and therapeutic for?
upper GI bleed, choledocholithiasis, esophageal narrowing or foreign body
What is the imaging modality for lower GI bleed?
flexible sigmoidoscopy
imaging for the bowel?
CT Abd/Pelvis with IV and oral contrast
imaging for solid organs?
CT Abd/Pelvis with IV contrast
imaging for gallbladder?
US
ERCP/MRCP for choledocholithiasis
imaging for GYN?
US if pregnant
CT with contrast if cancer or abcess
imaging male GU?
US for torsion
CT with contrast if cancer or infection
imaging for Kidney/Ureter/Bladder?
CT without contrast if suspect stone
CT with IV contrast if infection or cancer
imaging for abdominal vasculature (aorta, mesenteric arteries)?
CT abd/pelvis with IV contrast
Imaging modality for appendicitis in child or pregnant lady?
US
imaging modality for renal colic (kidney stone/ureterolithiasis)?
CT abd/pelvis without contrast
US if chronic kidney stones, pregnant or child
imaging modality for abdominal trauma?
FAST can initial screen
CT abd/pelvis with IV contrast only
