Imaging Flashcards
1
Q
Strengths of an ultrasound scan?
A
- renal size
- calculi
- cheap
2
Q
Weakness associated with CT scan of kidneys?
A
- contrast induced nephropathy
3
Q
Risk factors for contrast induced nephropathy
A
- dehydration
- reduced renal function
- diabetes
- congestive heart failure
4
Q
What preventative measures should be taken pre contrast CT in a patient with eGFR <60ml/min
A
- risk of contrast induced nephropathy
- hydration protocols
5
Q
Explain the staging in CT contrast studies?
A
- pre contrast (calculi)
- 25-75 seconds (corticomedullary)
- 80-180seconds (nephrogenic)
- 5-15 mins (excretory)
6
Q
Risk in renal MRI
A
- Nephrogenic systemic scleoris
7
Q
What is a good imaging technique for assessment of the renal vascular supply
A
- MRA renal angiogram
8
Q
Symptoms of nephrogenic systemic sceloris
A
- skin erythema
- pain
- pruitis
- skin thickening - wood like
9
Q
UT urogram is good for assessing?/
A
- collecting system
10
Q
Urethrogram is good for?
A
- assessing strictures, trauma, diverticula
11
Q
What imaging technique can be used for assessment of uterine cavity?
A
- hysterosalpingogram
