Radiology Flashcards
Which is the best initial imaging modality for renal calculi/obstructive uropathy?
CT KUB
Ureteric stones in which location cannot be detected at US
mid ureter
At what size is follow up of a simple ovarian cyst recommended in a pre-menopausal woman?
5cm in pre-menopausal and 3cm in post menopausal women
Which feature of post-renal cause of AKI will be seen on US?
hydronephrosis
Which stones are radio-opaque?
cysteine and oxalate
Which stones are radiolucent?
urate stones
Which imaging modality for renal colic?
CT KUB
Is imaging required to diagnose pyelonephritis?
it is a clinical diagnosis, however image of there is suspicion of complications
Which emergency presentations are associated with acute swollen testicle?
testicular torsion and epididymo-orchitis (hydrocele is a reactive formation to the infection)
Which modality is used to image testicles?
US
Imaging is requested to investigate a patient with suspected renal colic. What scan should be requested?
CT KUB
A 45 year old female patient presents with flank pain, fever, dysuria and urinary frequency. She is commenced on IV antibiotics for pyelonephritis. She develops complications. What should be done now?
CT abdomen pelvis with contrast should be requested. If no complications then no need to image
