CT: Understanding Basics and Recognizing Normal Anatomy Flashcards
1
Q
When do we use gastrografin instead of barium sulfate?
A
If there is concern for bowel perf and possibility that contrast may exit from lumen of bowel, an iodine-based water soluble contrast is used.
2
Q
what is the arrow pointing to (landmark) and why do we care about it?
A
Aortopulmonary window. We care about it because this is a favorite location for mediastinal lymphadenopathy to appear.
3
Q
ID Left arrow. Right arrow.
A
Left arrow: RPA
Right arrow: LPA
Tricks.
4
Q
What is the issue?
A
PE in right pulmonary artery.
5
Q
What are the arrows pointing to
A
Ileocecal valve
6
Q
What is the problem?
A
Acute portal vein thrombosis
