Radiology Of The Head And Neck Flashcards
1
Q
Give 2 disadvantages of using US
A
Limited by bone (soft tissue only)
User dependant
2
Q
How can US be used to identify stenosis?
A
Carotid dopppler
3
Q
Pepper pot skull?
A
Primary hyperparathyroidism
4
Q
What is a tripod fracture?
A
Zygomatic arch fracture
Inferior orbital rim #
Lateral orbital rim #
5
Q
What can be used to image teeth?
A
Orthopantomogram
6
Q
Give 2 things that may be seen in radiograph of an orbital blowout fracture?
A
Black eyebrow sign
Fluid level in maxillary sinus
7
Q
In terms of Denis spinal columns how do you define an unstable fracture?
A
Involvement of 2 columns
8
Q
Why are elderly people more prone to subdural haemorrhage?
A
Shrinking of brain leads to tighter bridging veins
