Body imaging Flashcards
A Wilms’ tumor can be found:
In a pediatric kidney
Which is the optimal imaging plane for visualization of the pancreas
Axial
Which protocol would be selected for an exam requiring attention to the parotid gland?
Soft tissue neck
All of the following comprise the biliary tree EXCEPT:
Mesenteric duct
A prescription requesting an MRI to evaluate an islet cell tumor would indicate a study of the ________?
Pancreas
The ____________ is the largest organ in the abdominal cavity.
Liver
The ________ is a small vein whose function is to drain the posterior abdominal and thoracic wall.
Azygos vein
The prostate gland is located __________ and __________ to the bladder.
Posterior; inferior
: All of the following structures are seen on MRCP EXCEPT:
Liver
All of the following join to form the hepatic portal vein EXCEPT
: Inferior vena cava
What is defined as the innermost lining of the uterus?
Endometrium
What protocol would be selected to rule out islet cell tumor?
Pancreas
____________ is used as an anti-peristalsis agent in MR Enterography procedures.
Glucagon
A patient presenting with an elevated PSA would have a study with attention to the _________.
Prostate gland
: Limitations in abdominal MRI can include all of the following except:
CSF pulsation
Corrective measures in abdominal MR imaging to reduce artifact and improve image quality include
A & C
Corrective measures in abdominal MR imaging to reduce artifact and improve image quality include respiratory triggering and parallel imaging, which shortens breath hold times
Letter A in Image 179 is pointing to
Right renal artery
Letter B in Image 179 is pointing to:
Branches of mesenteric artery
: Letter C in Image 179 is pointing to
External iliac artery
Letter D in Image 179 is pointing to
Left renal artery
Letter E in Image 179 is pointing to
Abdominal aorta bifurcation
Letter F in Image 179 is pointing to:
: Pulmonary arteries
: Letter H in Image 179 is pointing to:
: Mesenteric artery
Letter K in Image 179 is pointing to:
Splenic artery
Letter L in Image 179 is pointing to:
Common iliac artery
Letter M in Image 179 is pointing to:
Hepatic artery
Letter A in Image 178 is pointing to:
Bladder
Letter B in Image 178 is pointing to
Outer myometrium
: Letter C in Image 178 is pointing to:
Endometrium
Letter D in Image 178 is pointing to:
Vagina
Letter E in Image 178 is pointing to:
Rectum
Letter F in Image 178 is pointing to:
Urethra
Letter H in Image 178 is pointing to:
Symphysis pubis
Letter J in Image 178 is pointing to:
Rectus abdominus muscle
The arrows in Image 180 are pointing to an area of _________ which may indicate neoplasm of the prostate gland.
Restricted diffusion
