Pathology

Question 1

Enterovesical

Answer 1

•fistula between the bowel and the bladder

Question 2

Leiomyoma

Answer 2

•noncancerous growth fibroid tumor of the uterus

Question 3

Used to determine the volume and density of calcium within the coronary arteries

Answer 3

•Agatston scoring system

Question 4

Spondylosthesis/best view to diagnose

Answer 4

• forward slipping of an upper vertebrae over a lower vertebral body
• Sagittal best view

Question 5

Spondylolysis

Answer 5

•stress fracture in the vertebral arch

Question 6

Ileus

Answer 6

•bowel obstruction due to the inability to contract and move waste

Question 7

To rule out hepatocellular carcinoma HCC what phase is best used

Answer 7

•arterial phase because HCC are hypervascular appear dense

Question 8

Lithiasis

Answer 8

• presence of stones

* non contrast is best used for this

Question 9

Dyspnea

Answer 9

•difficult breathing

Question 10

Epidural hematoma

Answer 10

•skull trauma between the skull and outer layer of the dura matter

Question 11

Subdural hematoma

Answer 11

•skull trauma occurring between the dura mater and the arachnoid

Question 12

Ischemic brain tissue is identified as an infarct when cerebral blood volume CBV falls below

Answer 12

•2.5 mL/100g

Question 13

Hemorrhage appearance for the first 3 days

Answer 13

•hyperdense appears white

Question 14

Hemorrhage appearance after 6 months

Answer 14

•hypodense appears dark

Question 15

Cholelithiasis

Answer 15

•stones within the gallbladder

Question 16

Pineal gland/thalamus/choroid plexus which commonly is calcified

Answer 16

• pineal gland

* choroid plexus

Question 17

Areas of identified calcium must demonstrate attenuation greater than ________ HU

Answer 17

•+130 HU

Question 18

Contrast and hepatic cyst

Answer 18

• hepatic cyst are hypovascular

* lack enhancement of IV contrast