Blood Vascular Flashcards
Monckeberg’s arteriosclerosis is calcification within which layer of the artery?
Tunica media (muscle wall) - does not cause luminal narrowing
Sickle cell anemic patients are more likely to develop which other condition 100x more frequently compared to the normal pop’n?
Salmonella osteomyelitis
A “coiled” appearance in the neck adjacent to the spine is virtually diagnostic for which condition?
Monckeberg’s arteriosclerosis
Atherosclerosis and arteriosclerosis affects which part of the artery wall?
Tunica intima – causes luminal narrowing
What is the M/C congenital aneurysm?
Berry aneurysm in circle of Willis
Where is the M/C peripheral aneurysm and which gender is it most common in?
Popliteal artery (M:F = 30:1)
What is the 1st, 2nd and 3rd M/C locations for an aneurysm (and in which gender are they commonly seen)?
1st = Abdominal aortic (M>F) 2nd = Common iliac artery (M>F) 3rd = Splenic artery (F>M)
Ascending and aortic arch aneurysms are seen in which infective condition?
Syphilis
What is the M/C predisposing diseases of venous insufficiency?
Diabetes mellitus
What is the characteristic radiographic finding associated with venous insufficiency and what is the pathology behind it?
Periosteal new bone formation caused by hypoxia (sluggish blood flow).
AVN of the femoral head is bilateral in what % of cases? In what gender pop’n is it more commonly seen?
50% (but asymmetric); males
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease is commonly seen in which age group and gender?
5-7yrs (3-12); males
What is Gage’s sign in relation to Legg-Calve-Perthes?
Lucent DEFECT at lateral epiphysis and adjacent metaphysis early in disease (indicates poorer prognosis).
Kienbock’s disease is M/C is which gender?
Males (9:1)
In what % of cases is negative ulnar variance associated with Kienbock’s?
75%
Kohler’s disease is seen in what age pop’n and gender?
Kids (5yrs); males
What is the prognosis of Kohler’s disease?
Resolves with complete reconstitution of navicular to normal appearance.
Panner’s disease is seen in which gender?
Exclusively males
What is the etiology associated with Panner’s disease?
a) Repetitive trauma
b) Pitching & throwing activities
Osgood-Schlatter’s disease is bilateral in what % of cases?
50%
According to Yochum, schmorl’s nodes can be seen in which conditions?
"SHOOT" S = Scheuermann's disease H = Hyperparathyroidism O = Osteoporosis O = Osteomalacia T = Trauma
Where is the M/C location for osteochondritis dessicans?
Medial condyle, lateral aspect
What is the mechanism of injury for osteochondritis dessicans involving the medial talar dome?
Inversion + rotation + plantar flexion
What is the mechanism of injury for osteochondritis dessicans involving the lateral talar dome?
Inversion where talus compresses against fibula. ???
