Imaging of the Neck Flashcards
Does nuclear medicine give you an approximation of structure size?
No
What is a limitation with catheter angiography?
Only the lumen can be seen not the wall
Why is ionising radiation worse in younger people cf to the elderly
Cells are multiplying at a greater rate in young people therefore there is a greater chance of mutation and neoplasm
What is dacrocystography?
Injecting contrast into the lacrimal gland
What pathology is catheter angiography good for?
Vascular tumours
What does deformation of the globe indicate?
High pressure as the globe is strong
Which is better for bone, CT or MRI?
CT because the water content of bone is too low for MRI
Why is the thyroid dense?
It’s highly vascular and high in iodine
What is the major technique used in the neck?
Computer aided tomography (CT)
What is the best technique for imaging the paranasal sinuses?
CT
