skeletal Flashcards
Which primary bone tumor should be investigated with the utilization of CT? A. osteosarcoma B. osteoid osteoma C. chondrosarcoma D. Ewing Sarcoma
Osteoid osteoma
Pt presents with:
anterior shoulder pain for several months
no recent injury,
no relief with NSAIDS, ice/heat, & gentle range of motion exercises.
Radiographs of shoulder demonstrait:
sm microcalcifications of subacromial space
what is differential diagnosis ?
Calcific tendinitis
Which of the following characteristics does NOT assist in the differentiation between a primary and metastatic bone lesion? . soft tissue mass . periosteal reaction . length of the lesion . calcification of blood vessles
Calcification of blood vessels
What skeletal pathology radiographically with “bubblesoap” appearance?
Giant Cell tumor
Osteopetrosis requires what type of technical factor change>
Increase
Tenosynovitis requires what type of technical factor change ?
no change
Which neoplasm involves a nidus ?
osteoid osteoma
which disease is congenital ? . Pott disease . osteoporosis . padget disease . osteogenesis imperfecta
osteogenesis imperfecta (OI)
Spondylolysis is a result of a cleft of defict in the vertebral :
pars interarticularis
Dipole is specific to cancellous bone located in what anatomic structure ?
skull
15-yr old Pt presents for a right knee series after sustaining a varus injury while playing football. AP, lateral, and both oblique radiographs of the knee demonstrate an avulsion fracture of the lateral tibial plateau (second fracture).
What additional imaging modality would be best utilized in the diagnosis for this Pt ?
MRI
Heberden nodes and Bouchard nodes are associated with what skeletal pathology ?
Osteoarthritis
What skeletal pathology could be a contributing factor for a cervical rib ?
transitional vertebrae
What anatomic structure is NOT a common area for metastasis ?
carpals
” brittle bone “ disease is also know as :
osteogenesis imperfecta