Imaging

Question 1

What is the main imaging method used in O&G?

Answer 1

Ultrasound

Question 2

Why are transabdominal USS performed in O&G?

Answer 2

No hydronephrosis
Detect early ascites
Ensure pelvic abnormality not secondary to abdo pathology

Question 3

Why is transvaginal ultrasound used?

Answer 3

To ensure probe as close as possible to pelvic organs

Question 4

Give some indications for CT scanning in O&G

Answer 4

Second-line to USS in patients with acute abdo pain
Assess post-surgical complications
Staging gynae malignancy (ovarian/endometrial)

Question 5

Give some indications for MRI scanning in O&G

Answer 5

Cancer staging (cervical)
Evaluating masses where USS has not provided diagnosis

Question 6

What investigation may be needed to diagnose endometriosis?

Answer 6

Laparoscopy

Question 7

How can MRI be used to diagnose endometriosis?

Answer 7

Altered blood changes picked up on MRI

Question 8

Dermoid cysts can be diagnosed using which imaging?

Answer 8

CT/MRI

Question 9

What is hysterosalpingography?

Answer 9

An X-ray screening procedure used to assess tubal patency in patients with infertility

Question 10

Which investigation is used to image distant metastases in O&G?

Answer 10

CT

Question 11

Which imaging is commonly used to identify potential O&G cancers?

Answer 11

USS