Radiology Flashcards
most commonly used investigation in obs+gynae
USS
What are the two types of ultrasound used
Transabdominal
Transvaginal
what is important to ensure when doing a trans abdominal USS
Patient needs a FULL bladder
what is important to ensure when doing a trans vaginal USS
Patient needs an EMPTY bladder
First line investigation for acute abdominal pain
USS
2nd line investigation for acute abdominal pain
CT
1st line for endometriosis
Transvaginal USS
2nd line for endometriosis
MRI
3rd line for endometriosis
diagnostic laparoscopy
what tissues are dermoid cysts derived from
ectoderm, mesoderm, endoderm
Investigation for dermoid cyst
MRI/CT
What does a hysterosalpingography assess
tubal potency in patients with infertility
what is the most common cancer in women <35
cervical cancer
how is cervical cancer staged
MRI
how is ovarian cancer staged
CT