chest xray

Question 1

changes in mucosal lining is an indication of

Answer 1

inflammation

Question 2

example of mucosal thickening

Answer 2

thumbprinting,lead pipe colon(ulcerative colitis, toxic magacolon

Question 3

Discribe toxic megacolon on x-ray

Answer 3

Very dilated colon with evidence of bowel wall oedema with thumb printing and pseudopolyps

Question 4

lead pipe colon

Answer 4

Featureless segment of colon with loss of normal austral markings

Question 5

Atelectesis

Answer 5

Condition evidenced with volume loss crowding of pulmonary vessels and tracheal deviation towards the area of atelectasis. Medistanial shift to the atetectesis an hilarious displacement

Question 6

Pleural effusion

Answer 6

Condition where there is excessive collection of fluid in pleural cavity

Question 7

Pneumothorax

Question 8

Hemothorax

Answer 8

Blood in the pleural cavity secondary to rib fractures

Question 9

Function of mitral valve

Answer 9

Makes sure blood flows from left atrium to left ventricle

Question 10

What is the radiographic appearance of pneumothorax

Question 11

Name 4 anomalies of tetralogy of fallout

Answer 11

Right ventricular hypertrophy, high ventricular septal defect,

Question 12

Abnormal pattern of tetralogy of fallout

Answer 12

Ventricular septal defect, right ventricular outflow tract obstruction, overriding aorta and late right ventricular hypertrophy, boot shaped heart with upturned cardiac apex

Question 13

Name mimics of pneumothorax

Answer 13

Skinfold artifact- Broad opacity laterally outlined by a Lucent line, Present lung markings crossing the linear shadow, no lung collapse and mediastinal shift

Question 14

Good penetration

Answer 14

Thoracic spine visible behind the heart

Question 15

No rotation

Answer 15

Spinous processes half way between medial ends of clavicles

Question 16

Pleural effusion

Answer 16

Opacification of the lung, Pushed mediastinum to the unaffected lung. `meniscus sign

Question 17

Pericardial effusion

Answer 17

1)Upper zone vascular prominence
2)Airspace shadowing
3) Septal lines
4) Pleural effusion
Heart is enlarged and has grounded appearance

Question 18

Left ventricular aneurysm

Answer 18

Common in previous myocardial infarction

Question 19

Pericardial calcification

Answer 19

Follows contour of the heart

Question 20

Posterior shoulder dislocation

Answer 20

Widened glenohumeral joint
Humeral head takes on a more rounded light but

Question 21

Atrial septal defect

Answer 21

Increased pulmonary blood flow

Question 22

Hill-Sachs lesion

Answer 22

Indentation of humeral head following shoulder dislocation. Humeral head is impacted on the anterior rim of the glenoid

Question 23

Features of pneumothorax

Answer 23

Visible visceral pleural edge seen as very thin sharp white line
No lung markings
Lung may completely collapse
Peripheral space is radiolucent compared to adjacent lung

Question 24

Rickets (deficient mineralization of growth plate in pediatrics) radiographic features

Answer 24

Fraying, splaying and cupping