Chest, Thyroid, Parathyroid and Neonatal Brain Ultrasound

Question 1

Air-filled lung interface is seen within 1cm of the rib echo as a bright echogenic surface that moves with respiration

Answer 1

Visceral pleura - gliding sign

Question 2

Organs beneath the diaphragm are artifactually reproduced above the diaphragm due to multipath sound reflection

Answer 2

Mirror image artifact

Question 3

Superior and anterior mediastinum are effectively evaluated with ultrasound using

Answer 3

Parasternal and supramanubrial approach

Question 4

Most common decision algorithm in current use in thyroid

Answer 4

TI-RADS

Question 5

Normal size of thyroid

Answer 5

5 x 2 x 2 cm

Question 6

Superior thyroid artery and vein are imaged between

Answer 6

Upper pole of the thyroid and the longus colli

Question 7

Recurrent laryngeal nerve and inferior thyroid artery and vein

Answer 7

Posterior to lower lobes

Question 8

Primary indication for parathyroid imaging

Answer 8

Preoperative localization of parathyroid adenomas or hyperplastic parathyroid glands

Question 9

Most sensitive and accurate

Answer 9

Radionuclide imaging

Question 10

Normal parathyroid glands measurement

Answer 10

5 x 3 x 1 mm

Question 11

Routine cranial sonograms are performed through the ___ in neonates

Answer 11

Anterior fontanelle

Question 12

Anterior fontanelle remains open until ___ years

Answer 12

2 years of age

Question 13

Transducers preffered for cranial ultrasound

Answer 13

High frequency (5-10 MHz)