radiology Flashcards
Radiography of the head shows one side lateral ventricle enlargement, other ventricles normal. What structure is affecting the CSF flow?
a. Foramen of Monro
b. Foramen of Magendie
c. Cerebral Aqueduct
d. Foramen of Luschka
A
When examining a CT scan of a baby with hydrocephalus, you noticed that the lateral ventricle and third ventricle were greatly enlarged but NOT the fourth ventricle. What anatomical region is obstructing the CSF flow in this patient?
a. Interventricular foramen
b. Cerebral aqueduct
c. Lateral aperture of 4th ventricle d. Superior sagittal sinus
B
We don’t remember the exact scenario but it was asking about the finding in this image (there might’ve been extra signs and symptoms in the question)
The affected vessel is the middle cerebral artery.
Which of the following is present in the midline in the MRI sagittal section of the brain?
A. Thalamus
B. Basilar artery
C. Transverse sinus
D. PICA
B
What is the best modality used for a DIAGNOSTIC brain angiography?
a. MRA
b. CT angiography PET
A
Hyperdensity in the suprasellar cistern?
A. Brain hemorrhage
B. Subarachnoid hemorrhage
C. Extradural spinal cord lesion
D. Pituitary microadenoma
E. Space occupying lesion
B
Basal ganglia hyperdensity?
A. Brain hemorrhage
B. Subarachnoid hemorrhage
C. Extradural spinal cord lesion
D. Pituitary microadenoma
E. Space occupying lesion
A
What is the imaging modality of choice for the diagnosis of cerebrovascular accident?
a. MRI
b. CT
c. X-ray
B
What is the most sensitive imaging technique used to detect cerebrovascular accident?
CT scan
What is the diagnosis of a hyperdense lesion in the cellar cysterne on CT?
Subarachnoid hemorrhage
What is the diagnosis of a hypointense lesion on CT?
Infarction
What is the best imaging modality to diagnose space occupying lesions? a. MRI
b. CT
c. Ultrasound
d. X-ray
A
A patient with a history of hypertension with no symptoms has small kidneys on US and renal artery stenosis. What would be the next investigative step?
a. CT angiography
b. CTKUB
c. MRI
d. MCUG
A
A patient presents with a radiodense stone on ultrasound.What is most likely the stone?
a. Uricacid
b. Calcium oxalate
c. Magnesium phosphate
d. Ammoniumphosphate
B
Which stone is radiolucent on X-ray?
a. Calcium
b. Uric Acid
c. Struvite
d. Cysteine
B