Imaging

Question 1

What is the best imaging method for viewing the pituitary gland?

Answer 1

MRI (CT scans are also useful)

Question 2

What is the fossa called in which the pituitary gland is found?

Answer 2

Sella turcica

Question 3

What is the most commonly used surgical route to the pituitary gland?

Answer 3

Transsphenoidal approach

Question 4

What is found directly ABOVE the pituitary gland?

Answer 4

The optic chiasm

Question 5

Compression of the optic chiasm by the pituitary gland is associated with what form of visual defect?

Answer 5

Bitemporal hemianopia

Question 6

What forms of imaging are best for viewing the thyroid gland?

Answer 6

CT scan
USS (may be performed alongside a FNA)

Question 7

What forms of imaging can be used to view the adrenal glands?

Answer 7

CT scan
MRI scan

Question 8

What is the most prevalent adrenal pathology?

Answer 8

Adrenal adenoma

Question 9

What are the 3 regions of bone?

Answer 9

Metaphysis
Diaphysis
Epiphysis

Question 10

What deficiency is responsible for Rickett’s?

Answer 10

Vitamin D deficiency

Results in bone deformity, pain and growth abnormalities.

Question 11

Aside from Rickett’s, what other form of bone issue is associated with vitamin D deficiency?

Answer 11

Osteomalacia