Imaging Of Head And Neck

Question 1

X Ray Indications

Answer 1

Trauma, Degenerative Disease, Post Operative

Question 2

Flouroscopy Indications

Answer 2

Swallow study
Interventional Radiology
Arthography
Cardiac Catherization

Question 3

Angiography involves injection of what contrast into Vasculature

Answer 3

Barium and iodine

Question 4

Indications of Angiography

Answer 4

Aneurysm, vascular malformations, fistula, stenosis, thrombosis

Question 5

Pros of Angiography

Answer 5

Fast

Diagnostic and therapeutic

Question 6

Cons of Angiography

Answer 6

Invasive
Contrast
Radiation

Question 7

Indications of Myelography

Answer 7

Spinal stenosis, nerve root compression, CSF leak

Question 8

Pros of Myelography

Answer 8

Defines subarachnoid space

Identifies spinal block

Question 9

Cons of Myelography

Answer 9

Invasive
CSF leak
Radiation
Contrast

Question 10

Which is more detailed: CT or MRI?

Answer 10

MRI

Question 11

When is contrast indicated for CT?

Answer 11

Neoplasm
Infection
Vascular disease
Inflammatory disease
More than three hours of onset of disease

Question 12

When is contrast contraindicated for CT?

Answer 12

Trauma
Hemorrhage
Hydrocephalus
Dementia
Epilepsy
Within 3 hours of symptoms

Question 13

CT Angiography

Answer 13

Used for atherosclerosis, dissection, aneurysm, trauma

Question 14

Pros of CT angiography

Answer 14

Non-invasive and examine vessels from origin

Question 15

Cons of CT angiography

Answer 15

Contrast
Radiation
Lower Resolution

Question 16

MRI Uses

Answer 16

Further investigate CT, tumors, infection, joint imaging (TMJ)

Question 17

Pros of MRI

Answer 17

High level of detail
Safe to use in pregnancy
Can be used without contrast

Question 18

Cons of MRI

Answer 18

Time consuming
Implants
Expensive
Claustrophobia

Question 19

T2 Flair

Answer 19

Removes CSF from T2

Question 20

Ultrasound Uses

Answer 20

Evaluation of carotid arteries, placement of central line in field

Question 21

Pros of Ultrasound

Answer 21

Cheap, non-invasive, no radiation

Question 22

Cons of Ultrasound

Answer 22

Learning curve