Radiology

Question 1

First line investigation if you suspect cholecystitis or biliary colic?

Answer 1

ultrasound

Question 2

Further clarification of biliary colic/ cholecystitis?

Answer 2

MRCP or ERCP

Question 3

What imaging can be useful to determine the cause of pancreatitis?

Answer 3

ultrasound- allows you to see gall stones

Question 4

First line investigation for suspected GI perforation?

Answer 4

Erect chest x-ray

Is there air under the diaphragm on the right

Question 5

In young children and adults first line investigation for suspected appendicitis is?

Answer 5

Ultrasound

Question 6

First line investigation for suspected diverticulitis?

Answer 6

CT as this shows inflammatory changes

Question 7

If a bowel source is suspected cause of a distended abdomen the first line investigation is?

Answer 7

AXR

Question 8

Best radiological investigation for a change in bowel habit?

Answer 8

CT colonography

Question 9

What scan be used to look at active inflammation of the bowel?

Answer 9

Radio-labelled white cell scan