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isointense filling defect in LV along posterolateral wall on short axis
papillary muscle
cardiac MR: LV wall area with low T1 signal and delayed contrast enhancement =
myocardial infarction
40 yo female needs tricuspid and pulmonic valve replacement. Etiology?
GI carcinoid with liver mets
left-sided SVC drains into what?
coronary sinus
ebstein anomaly involves which valve
tricuspid
most common cause of cardiomegaly in the newborn
VSD? (90% sure)
native structure left in during orthotopic heart transplant
posterior wall of LA
28yo female with syncope, brother died suddenly, high T1 signal in RV wall. DX?
RV arrhythmogenic dysplasia
most common benign primary cardiac tumor
myxoma (LA>>RA)
what entity mimics constrictive pericarditis
restrictive cardiomyopathy
what will be enlarged with ASD
pumonary artery
likelihood of significant coronary stenosis with no coronary calcium?
<15%
which structure is not part of the endocardial cushion
infundibular septum
conus septum associated with what structures
tricuspid valve, pulmonary valve, aortic valve, right coronary cusp (try pulling our cusp)
most commonly associated with atrial dilatation
a fib
most common cardiac anomaly seen on four chamber view
endocardial cushion defect
where is the moderator band?
RV
what is done in the jantene procedure
PA and aorta are switched
VSD repair patch are on which side?
RV (low-pressure side)
what does the taussig-blalock shunt connect?
subclavian artery and ipsilateral pulmonary artery
second most common true vascular ring?
right arch with aberrant left subclavian artery
most common true vascular ring?
double arch
dome-shaped aortic valve most likely represents:
bicuspid aortic valve
most sensitive test for cardiac viability?
fdg-pet
most common complication of false cardiac aneurysm
rupture
etiology of myocardial ischemia in ALCAPA
steal phenomenon
most common congenital heart disease?
VSD (bicuspid aortic valve was also listed but is not typically thought of as heart disease)
cine gated images used a modified bernoulli equation to measure
pressure
MR sequence to calculate EF
gradient echo cine
delayed imaging demonstrates a small central nonenhancing area surrounded by enhancing myocardium. What is the nonenhancing area
nonviable myocardium
increased EF in
aortic regurgitation (IHSS if it is an option)
posterolateral wall infarction. Lesion is where?
left circumflex
best plane to see tricuspid and mitral valves?
horizontal long axis
five day old with normal size heart with increased pulmonary vasculature
infracardiac TAPVR
ideal tip position of intraaortic balloon pump
just distal to great vessel take off
best flow sequence for cardiac MR
gradient echo
calculate EF given EDV of 80mL and ESV of 60mL
25%
chance of having CAD if negative coronary calcium
<15%
bilateral CCA tardus parvus waveform.
aortic stenosis
earliest area of cardiac ischemia
subendocardial
when do you image with IR for delayed gadolinium Cardiac MR
10 minutes
medication given to reduce motion artifact on coronary CTA
metoprolol
associated with aortic coarctation
bicuspid aortic valve
true LV aneurysm is at
left vetricular apex
what cannot cause signal void on 3D TOF contrast enhanced MRI
slow flow
aortic stenosis presents with what jet
systolic
least likely to occur in a long-term smoker
extrinsic allergic alveolitis -- AKA hypersensitivity pneumonitis
most common germ cell tumor involving the mediastinum
teratoma (not immature) OR seminoma
associated with juxtaductal coarctation
turner's
pectus excavatum mimics:
RML consolidation
drug most likely to cause bilateral hilar LAD?
dilantin/phenytoin
Pericarditis --What is associated with pericardial tamponade
RV dysfunction (flattening of free wall)
non-dominant RCA with stent, now with new ischemia in posterior wall
left circumflex
normal RA structure may simulate a mass?
crista terminalis
most likely cause of an ascending aortic aneurysm
cystic medial necrosis
most likely cause of a descending aortic aneurysm
atherosclerotic dz
not associated with endocardial cushion defect
ostium secundum ASD
sinus venosus defect associated with
PAPVR
cause of coronary sinus defect
left-sided SVC
LUL lucency with density along left hilum/mediastinum
bronchial atresia
which neonatal lesion is most likely to be air-filled
CCAM
increased cardiac output (& EF) in which valvular disorder
aortic insuffuciency
nml pco2 and o2 sat which does not correct on 100% O2
right to left shunt
location of pulmonary valve wrt aortic valve
superior, anterior, left (SLA=P)
capillary wedge pressure in pulmonary edema
20-25mmHg
embolic agent for pulmonary AVM
coil
Nodal stage for primary lung CA with mets to supraclavicular node
N3
right heart valve problems--etiology?
carcinoid with mets to the liver--serotonin syndrome
increased T1 signal of free wall of right ventricle
fatty infiltration from arrythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia
Vital capacity definiftion
air that can be forcefully exhaled after complete inhalation
idiopathic interstitial pneumonitis first affects
alveolar wall
why the need to stop taking glucophage following CECT
in the event of renal damage, high risk of lactic acidosis
valve abnormality in ebstein's anomaly
tricuspid valve
not associated with pulmonary HTN
pulmonary AVM
10yo 2 years s/p bone marrow transplant with RLL opacity and adjacent chest wall mass
actinomycosis
SOB s/p bone marrow transplant: next step?
exp/insp high res chest ct
most likely manifestation of thymic carcinoid
cushing's syndrome
best example of sternal dehiscence
Lateral Displacement of the Sternal Wire
least likely chest lesion to have calcification
langerhan's cell histiocytosis???? this question is suspected to be a poor recall...
least likely lesion to have calcified hilar lymph nodes
LAM
condition associated with tracheal cartilages that form a complete ring
pulmonary artery sling (aberrant left pulmonary artery)
not an indication for FDG-PET
small cell lung CA
least likely to present with nodular metastases in the chest
prostate? (maybe ovarian-look it up)
most common mediastinal mass in a 6 to 12-year old
lymphoma
why is digital radiography superior to film
wider density latitude
re: chronic eosinophilic pneumonia
F>M; rapidly responds to therapy (maybe frequently relapses?)
4cm peripheral lung mass and ipsilateral mediastinal LAD. Stage?
T2N2M0
elderly lady with RML/Lingular bronchiectasis and scattered nodules
MAC
mediastinoscopy cannot sample which nodes (3)
prevascular, AP window, posterior subcarinal
on PFT: max insp to max exp expels what volume
vital capacity
what dz increases functional reserve capacity
emphysema
most sensitive finding for aortic injury on CXR
mediastinal widening
isolated RUL pulmonary edema =
mitral regurgitation/insufficiency
seen in RUL collapse
posterior RML is hyperexpanded, maybe juxtaphrenic peak or HD elevations???)
most helpful to determine the etiology of a mosaic pattern seen on high resolution CT
high resolution CT in expiration
ETT moves what way when neck is flexed?
tip moves caudally
not associated with pulmonary hypertension
pulmonary AVM
alveoli develop fully by what age
8 years
35 year-old male develops sudden onset flu-like illness with extrinsic bulbous mediastinal lymphadenopathy
inhalational anthrax
least likely to involve apices
alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency
best sign of a pneumothorax on supine chest X-Ray
deep sulcus sign
least likely complication of percutaneous lung mass biopsy
seeding of the tract
false regarding pulmonary embolism
clinical triad of cough, pain, hemoptysis is present in majority of cases
child s/p BMT with 3cm upper lobe mass
invasive aspergillus
kerley b lines and interstitial edema NOT seen in what CHD?
tetrology of Fallot, Ebstein's??
interstitial lung disease on HRCT
honeycombing
lung nodule on CT goes to PET imaging, which of the following is true
sarcoid will show increased activity
most common presentation of bronchoalveolar carcinoma
solitary pulmonary nodule
child 2 weeks s/p BMT with multiple lung nodules with GG halo
fungus (invasive aspergillus)
AIDS pt with central pulmonary opacities which are NOT hot on Gallium imaging
kaposi's
sudden onset SOB in a pt with lung CA
pulmonary embolus (malignant effusion if PE not a choice?)
male with V and Y shaped branching opacification near the neriphery of the lung. Dx?
bronchiolitis
multiple pleural opacities adjacent to rib fractures. Next study?
tagged RBC
azygous vein enters the SVC where and from what direction
posterior entrance just above the right mainstem bronchus
nodes not accessible by cervical mediastinoscopy
AP window
pressure needed to diagnose PAH
25mm Hg
increased lung capacity seen in
EG
disease most likely to recur in a transplant lung?
sarcoid
which disease is not upper lobe predominant
asbestosis
which dz cannot cause crazy paving
pulmonary edema
treatment for hemoptysis post needle lung biposy
biopsy side down
left side of the snowman head is made up by the
left vertical vein
most common cause of pneumomediastinum
alveolar rupture
mechanism of miliary TB
bacteremia
long-standing HTN with adrenal lesion that drops out on out-of-phase imaging, most likely:
adenoma with essential HTN
T2 low signal in liver and pancreas =
hemochromatosis (primary if pancreas involved and normal signal/enlarged spleen)
MR cycles at 200 cm/sec, you would see aliasing at what blood flow velocity?
300cm/s (nyquist frequency)
how do you stop aliasing?
increase PRF
T1 bright in basal ganglia caused by all except:
leigh's disease
VHL not associated with:
AML
not seen with testicular torsion?
microlithiasis
not seen with autoimmune pancreatitis?
dilated pancreatic duct, severe acute pain (usually long-standing and mild abd pain)
etiology of ulcers not associated with H. Pylori
zollinger ellison
which mimics endometriosis on the small bowel on UGI?
intraperitoneal metastases
regarding enteric duplication cysts:
the muscle layer is hypoechoic compared to mucosa
regarding neurenteric cysts:
anterior vertebral cleft with T2 hyperintense mass anterior to thoracic spinal cord
MELD score for liver failure uses: (3)
Cr, INR, bili
not associated with budd-chiari
chronic viral hepatitis
most common cause of free intraperitoneal air
perf'd duodenal ulcer
cancer in the pancreaticoduodenal region which is not hypervascular
adenocarcinoma
post transplant lymphoproliferative d/o, which site is most commonly involved
small bowel
Cancer not assoc. with hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer syndrome
breast
pseudocirrhosis associated with?
breast cancer mets
most common location of gastric tic?
posterior wall of fundus
most common form of choledochal cyst?
fusiform dilatation of extrahepatic ducts
where are cowper's glands?
within UG diaphragm at level of membranous urethra
where do cowper's glands empty?
into posterior bulbous urethra
nonenhancing 75HU filling defect in GU tract?
blood clot
hypoperfusion syndrome least likely to show…
unenhanced bowel loops
giardia does not typically affect the…
terminal ileum
direction of main PV flow s/p TIPS?
hepatopedal
most common met to testicle?
lymphoma
nodal mets in seminoma?
paracaval/paraaortic
biliary dilatation s/p liver transplant =
hepatic artery thrombosis
not associated with bladder calcifications?
malakoplakia
most common site of extra-adrenal pheo
organ of zuckerkandl
most worrisome feature of a renal cyst =
enhancement
young person with bilaterally enlarged kidneys =
HIV nephropathy
risk factor for ureteral CA
bladder ca
renal tumor associated with sickle cell dz
medullary renal
syndrome not associated with renal cysts
NF-1
absolute contraindication to TIPS
RHF
islet cell tumors associated with
VHL
Neutropenic colitis can be differentiated from other inflammatory bowel diseases by
immunocompromised state
delayed CT liver images obtained to detect
cholangioCA
in utero pevliinfundibular atresia associated with
MCDK
post-menopausal ovarian cyst…
<5cm with no septations is usually benign
ARPCKD associated with
hepatic fibrosis
what stimulates the juxta-glomerular apparatus
hypotension
adenomyosis on MR:
focal high t2 in myometrium??
MR for LE claudication
postcontrast with runoff
"patient with sudden onset of marked hemoptysis, the initial study should be"
endoscopy
round atelectasis often associated with recent:
pleural effusion
most common cause of multiple <1cm polyps in fundus and body of stomach
hyperplastic/inflammatory
lesion most likely to involve the proximal small bowel
adenocarcinoma
14 yo Asian child has upper GI bleeding, esophageal varices, elevated portal venous pressure, and normal liver enzymes
schistosomiasis
re: cirrhotic liver morphology
caudate lobe is large, not shrunken
dilated CBD in a liver transplant =
hepatic artery thrombosis
what causes the high density of an epidermoid cyst in the spleen
protein
re: ligamentum teres
represents the obliterated umbilical vein
round ligament of the liver =
ligamentum teres
2cm mass in the region of the descending colon that measures fat density, a rim of soft tissue density, and adjacent inflammatory stranding
epiploic appendagitis
polypoid syndrome with nail findings
Cronkite-Canada syndrome
re: giardia
may cause a malabsorption syndrome
most common met to the spleen
melanoma is most likely to met to the spleen, colon is the most common met to the spleen overall since it is a far more common primary
aneurysmal dilatation of small bowel =
lymphoma
AIDS pt with multiple small mid-esophageal ulcers
herpes
MALT lymphoma associated with what?
H. Pylori
re: zenker's diverticulum
posterior midline on the lower pharynx
re: leiomyoma of stomach (GIST)
larger tumor may have cystic/necrotic changes
not part of the esophagus
serosa
re: islet cell tumor of the pancreas
associated with VHL
re: GB carcinoma
seen in old women???
recommended screening age for colon cancer
50 if no risk factors
most common cause of colo-vesical fistula
diverticulitis
re: appendicitis
if you see an appendicolith, there is a 50% chance of ruptured appy
most common vessel in a mallory-weiss tear
left gastric artery
massive hematemesis and hypotension--first study?
endoscopy
re: pancreas divisum:
dorsal segment = minor papilla; recurrent pancreatitis in dorsal segment
stones in distal CBD during lap chole. Next step?
ercp with papillotomy and basket retrieval
re: hypotensive perfusion syndrome--what does not intensely enhance
spleen (is small and hypodense)
large trabeculated splenic mass with high t2 signal
epidermoid
meig's syndrome is associated with neoplasm?
ovarian fibroma
active agent in renovascular hypertension
angiotensin II
most vasoactive substance
angiotensin II
re: endometrial thickening
not seen in endometriosis
round 2cm mass in uterine submucosa, dark on T1 and T2
leiomyoma
most specific sign for adenomyosis?
cystic spaces in myometrium
extraperitoneal rupture of bladder associated with…
pelvic bone fractures
varicocele is less common on which side:
right
female, post-void dribbling, smoothly elevated bladder base
urethral diverticulum
seminal vesicle cyst associated with…
ipsilateral renal agenesis
bladder wall calcification not seen in
malakoplakia
best test for asherman syndrome
HSG
bilateral small kidneys associated with
medullary cystic kidney disease
re: acquired cystic kidney disease…
more cysts the longer you have been on dialysis
24yo female with simple 2cm ovarian cyst. f/u?
none
least likely primary in the setting of mets to ovary and peritoneum
renal???
persistent nephrogram on KUB and oliguria 2 days after IVP in a pt with hematuria.
contrast-induced renal failure
bilateral dense nephrogram on the day after a normal IVP, oliguria
contrast-induced renal failure
most common cause of unilateral delayed nephrogram on IVP
acute obstruction
most common GU complication of IBD
stones (oxalate)
most common cause of squamous cell carcinoma in the renal pelvis
chronic infected staghorn calculus
chronic obstruction secondary to stones now presents with mass in left renal pelvis
squamous cell carcinoma
salpingitis isthmica nodosa associated with (2)
endometriosis, PID (not listed as an answer, although hydrosalpinx was an answer, which can be related to PID)
what prevents V-U reflux in a normal patient
anatomy of the ureterovesical junction
risk factor for placenta accreta
prior c-section
iodinated contrast is excreted by the kidneys by what mechanism
mostly filtration, some excretion
re: prostate CA
PSA levels are higher for cancer than for BPH
renal mass most likely to appear as a cyst on US
lymphoma
25yo female with nephrotic syndrome, acute flank pain, hematuria, enlarged kidney, persistent nephrogram. Dx?
renal vein thrombosis
most common neoplasm of testicle
seminoma
on hemodialysis has hypercalcemia, microcytic anemia, osteopenia and no subperiosteal resorption most likely has
aluminum toxicity
re: acquired cystic kidney disease…how often is it bilateral?
almost always
conn's syndrome, adrenal adenoma NOT associated with…
increased renin secretion (actually suppresses renin secretion)
most likely cause of reversed diastolic flow in a transplant renal artery
renal vein thrombosis
most likely cause of a unilateral hypodense adrenal lesion on CT
adrenal adenoma
does not enhance in shock bowel
IVC? spleen? maybe two separate questions...
postmenopausal bleeding most likely caused by
atrophy
man with dysuria, stricture of penile urethra, and dilated glands of littre
prior gonococcal infection
re: bladder diverticula
schistosomiasis is not a cause
during a contrast enhanced CT, a patient complains of throat swelling and demonstrates inspiratory stridor and hoarseness. What should be done?
epinephrine
tardus et parvus waveform in renal artery =
proximal stenosis
normal umbilical cord has
two arteries, one vein
what does not cause endometrial hypertrophy
adenomyosis
10mm endometrial stripe in a post-menopausal woman with bleeding least likely to be from
endometrial atrophy
partial mole karyotype:
"triploid (one egg, two sperm)"
genetic syndrome associated with choroid plexus cysts?
trisomy 18
optimal time to image for nuchal lucency
11-14 weeks
presentation of stuck twin syndrome? (twin-to-twin transfusion)
diamniotic, monochorionic
abdominal circumference in fetal US--measured at what level?
umbilical vein/portal vein
least likely to show increased posterior through transmission
focal fatty infiltration
transducer for imaging superficial structures
linear array
in what valve dz do you see reversed diastolic flow in the carotids
aortic insufficiency/regurgitation
congenital heart defect best seen on 4 chamber view?
endocardial cushion (AV canal) defect
lesion which does not present as a polypoid lesion in the endometrial canal
adenomyosis
doppler evaluation of portal vein shows no flow. Before calling it, you should
change the doppler angle
best indicator of thyroid CA
punctate calcification
best US sign to distinguish mature teratoma from ovarian cystadenoma
markedly hyperechoic foci
expanding lateral ventricle on serial fetal US studies:
chiari II???
re: late onset IUGR
linked with placental insufficiency than early IUGR
which solid renal mass could be mistaken for a cyst
lymphoma
best way to distinguish HIV nephropathy from chronic kidney disease
size: bilaterally enlarged in HIV
most common cause of cortical nephrocalicinosis
chronic glomerulonephritis
bladder tics are not associated with
schistosomiasis
ovary with multiple tiny nonshadowing echogenic foci on US. Next step
benign-no follow up is needed
best sign of ovarian torsion
ovary enlarged
painless mass in a 60 year old that demonstrates decreased echogenicity and involves both the epididymis and testicle
lymphoma
best phase in which to detect renal cancers
nephrographic phase
ureteral calculus is associated with
tissue rim sign
woman with infertility on beta HCG for pregnancy induction, gets septated ovarian masses with ascites and pleural effusion
hyperstimulation syndrome
treatment for FMD of the mid right renal artery
angioplasty
adrenal adenoma criteria on non-con
<10HU
adrenal adenoma criteria post-con
>50% washout at 10 minutes
post-menopausal female with 4mm endometrial stripe and bleeding
endometrial atrophy
3cm polypoid mass in endometrial cavity dark on T1/T2
fibroid
deformed/enlarged endometrial cavity on HSG
fibroids
part of retrograde urethrogram technique
oblique spot films
common US finding in ARPCKD
echogenic kidneys
Wilm's tumor is not associated with…
hereditary aniridia (it is associated with sporadic aniridia)
strictures in male urethra post instrumentation occur at the
penoscrotal junction
absolute contraindication to HSG
acute PID
re: testicular epidermoid...
onion appearance (alternating bands of hypo/hyper on US)
renal lesion 64HU on pre, post and delayed CT images
hemorrhagic cyst
prostate CA with retroperitoneal mass encasing vessels (not displacing), dark on T1/T2
retroperitoneal fibrosis
aneuploidy associated with cystic hygroma
turners (XO)
fetal ultrasound shows 5mm nuchal translucency at 13 weeks, next step?
karyotype?
decrease aliasing on US by
increasing PRF
which structure is anisotropic on US
tendon
re: 1st trimester US
if CRL = 7mm, cardiac activity should be seen (>5mm)
liver lesion which is not hyperechoic
lymphoma
mesenteric structure which attaches to the anterior pancreas
transverse mesocolon
glycogen storage disease gives increased risk for…
hepatic adenoma
most specific sign for acute mesenteric ischemia
(best answer would be absence of bowel wall enhancement) given answer might be SMA occlusion
focal areas of low liver attenuation on non-con CT, normal vessels in this region
focal fatty infiltration
most likely to be seen with spontaneous bacterial peritonitis
cirrhosis
3cm TI ulcer on mesenteric side with pseudosacculations on mesenteric side
crohn's
prognosis of rectal adenocarcinoma is based on
combination of tumor size, depth of invasion, and lymph node involvement
structure NOT adjacent to the caudate lobe
ligamentum teres
common finding in pancreatic adenocarcinoma
associated with atrophy of tail when cancer is in head of pancreas
MR findings of HCC
early arterial enhancment
re: gastric GIST tumors
(sub?)mucosal exophytic lesion?? (wrong if it says mucosal) maybe necrosis??
chance of a 1.5cm colon polyp being malignant
10%
NOT seen in hypoperfusion syndrome
periportal edema
outpouching off antero-lateral wall just beneath cricopharyngeus
killian-jamison tic
true re: whipple disease
low density lymph nodes on CT
most common site of extramedullary hematopoiesis
paraspinal
young patient with polycythemia vera and liver abnormalities. Biopsy shows necrosis
budd-chiari
which has the greatest effect on pancreatic secretions
CCK
false re: familial adenomatous polyposis
80% have gastric polyps
where is choroid plexus NOT found
frontal horns, lateral ventricles
the facial nerve does NOT
provide taste to the posterior 2/3 of tongue
most worrisome calcs in thyroid =
punctate calcs
true about craniopharyngiomas
most calcify
cranial nerve between PCA and SCA
oculomotor nerve (III)
find anterior choroidal artery on diagram of AP angio
last branch to arise from ICA
alzheimers:
most common cause of acquired degenerative brain disease
child with posterior fossa cystic mass and enhancing mural nodule
astrocytoma
does not contribute to spinal stenosis
dentate ligament
epidural hematoma cannot…
cross sutures
location of first branchial cleft cyst:
ear/parotid
location of second branchial cleft cyst:
angle of mandible
abnormal finding in huntington's disease
caudate nucleus atrophy
disk extrusion at L4-5 will affect what nerve level?
L5
IAC portion of CN7 should not
enhance (in IAC, larybinthine, or parotid segments is always abnormal)
re: MR spectroscopy
NAA is a normal product of neurons and axons, lactate when anaerobic, citrate can be high in normal prostate
what would you not expect to see 12 hours after a cerebral hemorrhage
parenchymal enhancement
true re: pituitary gland
enhances rapidly and vividly
schizencephalic cleft is lined with:
grey matter
most common cause of horner's in a 51yo female
ICA dissection
true RE: cricopharyngeus muscle
located below the mouth of the Zenker tic
40yo male w/ HA, confusion: non-enhancing medial temporal high T2 signal
herpes encephalitis
small cell CA and high t2 signal in temporal lobe
limbic encephalitis
hemiatrophy of left cerebral cortex, enlarged choroid plexus, dural enhancement, and subcortical nodules seen on MRI likely represents
sturge-weber
not seen in spontaneous intracranial hypotension
hydrocephalus
tuberous sclerosis is not associated with
sphenoid dysplasia
patient with horner's following a ski accident. Etiology?
cervical ICA dissection
best MR sequence for shear hemorrhage?
GRE
arterial supply of hippocampus
basilar/PCA
vessel which supplies hypothalamus?? maybe incorrect recall--another question asks about hippocampus...
anterior choroidal = posterior limb internal capsule; superior hypophyseal arteries = hypothalamus
schizencephaly defect is lined with
grey matter
re: glomus vagale
will displace ICA and IJV medially (& anterior)
facial paralysis with preserved taste to anterior 2/3 of tongue. Where is the lesion
parotid gland
midline facial cleft associated with
holoprosencephaly
re: orbital anatomy
ophthalmic vein is superior to ophthalmic artery
most common cause of drop metastasis
medulloblastoma
pregnant female with HA gets MRI of brain which shows increased T2 signal in the parieto-occipital lobes bilaterally
PRES
false re: juvenile angiofibroma
originates in pterygopalatine fossa (the tumor invades the pterygopalatine fossa, but originiates in the sphenopalatine foramen)
expected finding in pt receiving intrathecal chemo and radiation
disseminated necrotizing leukoencephalopathy
involved in huntington's
caudate
7 days s/p aneurysm clipping now with confusion and lower extremity findings
vasospasm
MR finding in basal ganglia in the setting of advanced hepatic disease
increased T1 signal
unilateral papilledema and retinal calcification
drusen
50 yo female with MS changes and multiple bilateral bleeds
superior sagittal sinus thrombosis
most common cause of precocious puberty
hypothalamic hamartoma
finding associated with chiari I
cervical syringohydromyelia
cervical spine fracture most likely to cause symptoms
flexion teardrop
LE weakness with a complex cystic intradural lumbar mass
myxopapillary ependymoma
5yo with homogeneously enhancing mass in vermis causing mass effect on 4th ventricle
medulloblastoma
RE: OMU distribution in unilateral sinus opacification
frontal, anterior ethmoid, and maxillary
re: nodal staging of SqCC of head and neck
size, number and laterality of nodes
NOT associated with tethered cord
sacrococcygeal teratoma
re: large vestibular aqueduct syndrome
most often bilateral
most likely CNS tumor to be high density on non-con CT
lymphoma
the tectorial membrane is a continuation of what
posterior longitudinal ligament
flat tire sign on head ct =
ruptured globe
unilateral left vocal cord paralysis needs to be imaged down to what level
AP window
70 yo male with IC hemorrhage-no HTN or abnormal enhancement
amyloid
chiari II not associated with
enlarged posterior fossa
what visual field defect would you have in the setting of left occipital cortical infarct
right homonymous hemianopsia
55yo male with high T2 signal in distal thoracic cord and signal voids in dorsal spinal canal
dural AVF
mammo- what type of calcifications are most concerning for malignancy
segmental
dark mammo films from all units--problem?
developer temperature
what would NOT decrease motion blur on mammography
increase mAs
pt position to US a right upper outer nodule?
LPO
lesion is far inner on CC, just behind nipple on MLO--which quadrant?
upper inner
two options if calcs are not seen by pathologist
1) polarized light microscopy; 2) x-ray the paraffin block
biopsy report: LCIS; at audit this is
false positive
known CA gets mammo after XRT. Birads?
Birads 6
re: birads 3 lesion
#1: use when no prior films; #2: 6mo - 6mo - 1yr: if stable then downgrade to 2
# of mammo's you need to read to remain certified
40/mo, 480/yr, 960/24mo
re: breast MR technique
fat supression is necessary; use contrast; dedicated breast coils
re: core needle biopsy of a breast mass
needle tip should be 1cm proximal to lesion prior to firing
re: breast cancer prognosis
black females have worse prognosis
Atypical ductal hyperplasia -- dx made more often when biopsy done for…
calcifications rather than for mass
why do a mammogram 3 months after XRT
baseline
not associated with malignancy on breast US
pseudocapsule
MR enhancement of breast CA
early enhancement, early washout
skin thickening and increased density in a pt w/ h/o breast CA
recurrence if >1yr, post-XRT changes if <1yr
sentinal node indication and breast CA
95% accurate
dense breasts in a 70f not on HRT with no sx. Normal mammo o/w
normal variant
6 mm circumscribed nodule on mammography not seen on ultrasound
probably benign
what portion of the breast is seen at the bottom of the MLO and CC views?
MLO-lower, CC-inner
breast biopsy shows radial scar. Next step?
excision
core biopsy shows ADH. Next step?
excisional biopsy
55 yr. old woman with bilateral dense, tender breasts. CXR shows cardiomegaly and prominent brachiocephalic vessels
CHF
1st screening mammogram shows a well-circumscribed ~2 cm lesion in the right breast. Spot compression views confirm that the lesion is well-marginated, and US can show no abnormality. Most appropriate follow-up
BIRADS 3 (6-mo f/u)
what is checked weekly in mammography
phantom
age rec for screening mammography
annually after 40
H&D curve for mammography
has a very narrow latitude
most characteristic findings of Paget's carcinoma of the breast are due to
lymphatic clogging by tumor
re: phylloides tumor
age is early to late 40's
less compression in which view: mlo or cc
mlo
breast mass in medial aspect on cc view. Not seen on MLO. Next step?
rolled view or spot compression
re: breast MR--intraductal CA shows
rapid enhancement
6 months s/p lumpectomy and radiation therapy. The mammogram demonstrates increased density and skin thickening. What is the most likely etiology
post-radiation changes
false regarding reduction mammoplasty
glandular tissue moves up
most concerning MR appearance for breast CA
enhancing irregular mass
reason for post-lumpectomy, pre-XRT mammo
assess for residual microcalcifications
absolute contraindication to breast conservation therapy
previous XRT to same breast
re: US guided core breast biopsy
costs less than stereotactic biopsy
re: continuing education credit for MQSA
15 CME credits every 3 years
MLO view best to view which portion of the breast
upper outer (bad for imaging the inner portion)
re: MQSA regulations for patient mammo result notification
do not need to send path report of biposy
mammo- what to do with new calcs with lucent centers
tangential views--this is a bad question
re: specimen radiograph of needle loc'd breast lesion
should be done with magnification
re: IDC with extensive ductal component
often needs bracketed/multiple wires to localize
re: digital mammography
digital has wider latitude
negative sceening mammogram with IDC found 9 months later. What is this for audit purposes
false negative
bloody nipple discharge from a single duct is most likely
papilloma
re: saline breast implants
mammo reveals a collapsed shell in extracapsular rupture
1000 screening mammos reveal how many cancers
2-10, or 0.5%
what is seen on contralateral side in a pt with MCDK
UPJ obstruction
common renal mass in a 3-month old
mesoblastic nephroma
most important reason to do US on a child with acute pyelonephritis
look for renal anomalies
most common cause of pancreatic pseudocyst in a 1yo child
child abuse
finding in child on prostaglandin therapy for CHD
periosteal elevation
what finding indicates a good prognosis for posterior urethral valves
urinary ascites
of 2nd and 3rd digits with bony enlargement on plain film in very young person
macrodystrophia lipomatosa
difference in appearance of hyaline membrane dz vs. meconium aspriation
lung volume (low in HMD)
early sign of NEC
dilated bowel
NOT true re: achondroplasia
hands and feet most affected
six-month old with patchy pulmonary opacities, failure to thrive, and malabsorption. Which of the following is not associated with this disease process
polyposis
GI issue not associated with Down's syndrome
hypertrophic pyloric stenosis? pancreatic divisum
5yo girl with enuresis since birth. Best initial imaging?
IVP
child with UTI, neurogenic bladder, and chronic constipation. next imaging step?
lumbar MRI
associated with microcolon
meconium ileus
least likely to be seen on US for delayed testicular torsion
microlithiasis
short child with fused vertebrae. Dx?
JRA
not associated with SCFE
hypothyroidism
fracture most specific for child abuse
scapula???
expansion of optic chiasm, high T2 focus in BG
NF1 (optic nerve glioma and dysmyelination of BG)
2 month old with stridor and subglottic mass =
hemangioma
not associated with asymmetric IUGR
amniotic fluid index > 20 (usually oligohydramnios)
most echogenic structure on neonatal US of the brain
choroid plexus, vermis
2-3 post renal transplant with rising creatinine and oliguria
accelerated acute rejection
within hours of renal transplant a reversal of flow is seen in the renal artery. Etiology?
renal vein thrombosis
luckenschadel skull associated with
myelomeningocele
CNS tumor associated with increased hematocrit
hemangioblastoma
brain myelination proceeds from
dorsal to ventral
ectopic ureter in boys can present as
epididymitis
most common breast mass in an adolescent girl
fibroadenoma
what is the hindfoot deformity seen in congenital club foot
hindfoot varus deformity
cavitary necrosis of the lung is seen most often with what bug
S. Pneumoniae
malrotation is not seen in
situs inversus totalis
best imaging sequence to confirm early growth plate
3d spoiled SPGR
most common lethal fetal skeletal dysplasia
thanatophoric dwarfism
boy with muscular mass with calcifications
hemangioma
re: technique for pediatric ct in a 2yo
80mA
child with hair patch, scoliosis and one short leg
tethered cord
GI atresia at this location is most associated with other congenital abnormalities
duodenal
US of an infant reveals upper pole hydronephrosis
duplicated collecting system
HMPAO brain study in Huntingtons--finding?
decreased activity in caudate heads
why are mets seen on bone scan
???
how to test for purity of technetium?
acetone, maybe saline, too
not a cause of persistent nephrogram on MAG3
acute pyelonephritis
large RUL def, moderate RML, normal CXR =
intermediate
not true concerning iodine treatment for thyroid CA
follicular cancer is resistent (only hurthle-follicular is resistant (5%); plus anaplastic and medullary)
re: FDG-PET
small cell lung CA shows increased uptake
FDG-PET not good for:
distinguishing between GBM and brain abscess
lung CA type not good on PET
bronchoalveolar
re: PET
requires thicker crystals to detect high energy photons
re: I-131 high dose
in the setting of pulmonary mets, pulmonary fibrosis can be seen
not hot on all three phases of a bone scan
PVD necrotic toe
when to use indium?
AAA graft infection
octreotide is not good at detecting…
adenocarcinoma
what do you do with patients after FDG-18 injection
sit in quiet room
first step to contain a radioactive spill.
put paper towels over it
positive tagged RBC scan immediately following normal scan--reason?
patient re-bled
re: v/q scan--
defects in left hilum on oblique can be normal
biliary scan: liver uptake at 4 hours, but no excretion
re-image at 24 hours
use of molybdenum requires careful control due to
radiation
most common cause of unilateral lung perfusion
bronchial CA
crossed diaschisis in cerebellum on HMPAO perfusion study is a sign of
inadequate perfusion
FDG PET not useful in detecting
prostate CA
best test for detecting myocardial viability
FDG-PET
female with sore throat x 2 months with elevated T4 and 1% RAIU. Dx?
subacute thyroiditis
elevated liver uptake around the GB on HIDA. Cause?
increased flow from inflammation
re: sincalide
c-terminal octapeptide of cholecystekinin
this disease does not show diffusely increase uptake on a bone scan
osteopoikilosis
re: MUGA
over-subtraction of background causes falsely elevated LVEF
which is not an advantage of gated cardiolyte SPECT over static SPECT
sensitivity to ischemic areas
finding in Alzheimer's on HMPAO
decreased activity in parietal cortex
where does Tc bind on a tagged RBC scan
beta hemoglobin subunit
when does Indium-111 labelled WBCs not have an advantage over Gallium-67
discitis
re: I-123
cost is prohibitive for most clinical applications
re: stripe sign on VQ
commmonly seen in COPD
new femur pain in a 7-month pregnant female with breast CA
do a bone scan b/c the risk of tx is less that the risk of untreated mets
findings of captopril renal scan in the abnormal kidney
scan becomes abnormal after captopril due to decreased uptake of DTPA
bone scan shows uptake in liver and stomach
aluminum breakthrough
two days post transplant MAG3 scan shows normal perfusion but delayed excretion. DX?
ATN
re: tc-tagged RBC scan
in vivo labelled RBCs have same sensitivity as sulfur colloid for GI bleed
increased liver uptake on MDP-Tc-99m cannot be due to
free MDP-Tc99m
IDA is taken up in the liver how
active transport, unconjugated
no bowel activity on neonatal biliary scan at 2 hrs. Next step?
reimage at 4 and 24 hours
re: cck injection for biliary scan
do not inject rapidly
not imaged for dexa scan
proximal humerus
type of thyroid CA least likely to be treated with I-131
medullary (also anaplastic)
re: pet/ct…
ct data is used to correct for attenuation for the PET
finding most likely to suggest bony met
increased activity in vertebral body and pedicle
most important factor for localizing bleeding in tagged rbc scan
timing?
cold on NH3-PET, hot on FDG-PET in myocardium
hypoperfused (cold on NH3) but viable (hot on FDG) = hibernating myocardium
re: MAG3 physiology
can be used to calculate renal plasma flow
stage 2 breast cancer--likelihood for bone mets?
3%
role of FDG-PET in IDC of the breast
monitor response to therapy
re: hot nodules on I-123 scan
single hot nodule with decreased other activity suggests autonomous nodule
what is necessary for MAG3 lasix renal scan to differentiate function vs. obstruction
preserved renal function (must be able to respond to lasix)
re: gastric emptying studies…
solid phase is more sensitive for early gastroparesis
HMPAO diamox perfusion scan is used to
evaluate cerebral perfusion reserve
indium-octreotide
somatostatin analog
an administered radiopharmaceutical must be within what % of the ordered dose?
10% is the rule to be able to give it. That is the answer. This answer was controversial b/c if you give a dose more than 20% from your prescribed dose, you have to report it.
lymphoma and power lines: two groups identified
case control
how to show 5-year survival
kaplan meier curve
type II error
sample size too small
type I error
sample size too large, could detect a trivial difference
power is associated with
sample size
PPV for mammography leading to biopsy
27%
odds ratio question in coal workers
2
area under the ROC curve corresponds to what?
ability to discriminate disease from normal
not one of the ACGME core competencies for resident education
business skills
best statistical test for survival
unpaired t-test
best statistical test for nominal values
chi squared
reducing the matrix from 256x256 to 128x128 does what to scan time?
cuts it in half
re: blood borne pathogens…
hollow needle transmits more easily than solid needles
a disease is now detected earlier without a change in survival
lead time bias
best target for in vivo molecular imaging labelling
protein
factor not considered in determining attenuation coefficient for molecular imaging
distance light travels
re: intent to treat analysis
people are placed into group randomly
MR cycles at 200cm/sec but peak flow is higher than that. You will see…
aliasing
artifact seen in frequency encoding direction
chemical shift artifact
sensitivity =
tp/(tp+fn)
NPV =
TN/(TN+FN)
re: arterial vessel physiology
vasa vasorum supplies outer portion of artery
re: c-spine injury in kids
c 1/2 injured more often than c 6/7
lateral dislocation of the patella. What else is injured?
medial patellar retinaculum
most common benign rib lesion in an adult
fibrous dysplasia
tumor associated with osteomalacia
hemangiopericytoma
baseball player with parasthesia/pain
axillary nerve entrapment
components of pes ancerinus (3)
sartorius, gracilis, semitendinosis tendon
acroosteolysis and subperiosteal bone resorption
hyperparathyroidism
fusiform dilatation of PIPs
RA
10yo child with edema of superior portion of patellar tendon
jumper's knee
lucencies of lunate and triquetrium with TFCC tear. This is associated with
ulnar impaction syndrome
degree of C1-2 rotation that is okay
up to 45 degrees
fatty marrow changes in kids starts at
the epiphysis
SLAP lesion associated with what mechanism of injury
overhead throwing
trabecular pattern in osteoporosis
horizontal struts are resorbed, vertical struts are preserved
what does not cause posterior vertebral scalloping
osteopetrosis
mnemonic for posterior vertebral scalloping
AMEN (achondroplasia/acromegaly, marfans, ehlers-danlos, NF1)
lateral epicondylitis affects what structure?
extensor carpi radialis brevis
avulsion fracture of 5th metatarsal is associated with
peronius brevis tear
cortisone injection contraindication?
septic arthritis
normal plain films, high T2 in femoral head/neck/intertroch
transient osteoporosis
etiology of morton's neuroma
inflammatory pseudotumor
cause of lytic metastatic bone lesions?
secretion of osteoclastic factors
cause of medial epicondylitis
flexor/pronator strain
sign of acute osteoporosis
subchondral lucency
12yo with back pain and sclerotic L4 pedicle
trauma with contralateral pars interarticularis fracture
re: growth plates
realtively weak during rapid growth
mass in supraglenoid notch associated with
infraspinatous atrophy
rotator interval made up of
supraspinatus and subscapularis
chance fracture due to
posterior distraction and flexion
bone bruise on the anterior aspect of the lateral femoral condyle, and a fracture of the medial patella. Associated finding?
injury to medial retinaculum
MVA and is brought to the ED with one lower extremity shorter than the other, adducted, and internally rotated. Most likely cause?
posterior dislocation of the hip
re: physiologic periostitis (3)
laminated appearance is associated with malignancy, benign pattern can have skip areas and can be seen in an infant
best way to distinguish enchondroma from low-grade chondrosarcoma
clinical symptoms
runs through the carpal tunnel
flexor pollicis longus
re: avulsion of ulnar collateral ligament--where is the fracture fragment
lodged outside of the adductor pollicis aponeurosis
ulnar sided wrist pain and pain with ulnar deviation of the wrist. Plain film shows cystic lesions at the ulnar styloid, triquitrum and lunate
ulnar carpal impaction syndrome
re: occult hip fracture, imaging after plain films
MRI
bicipital tendon rupture associated with
subscapular tendon rupture
most stable c-spine fracture?
posterior arch of c1
most common tarsal coalition
calcaneonavicular and middle subtalar
tennis player with acute calf pain
rupture of medial head of gastrocnemius? (plantaris tendon was a classic old answer...)
tennis player with acute lateral calf pain
popliteus tendon tear
most commonly affected by posttraumatic osteolysis
clavicle
most common location of a triquetral fracture
dorsal
polyostotic fibrous dysplasia now has a painless gluteal mass in the medial gluteus maximus with low T1 and high T2 signal:
soft tissue myxoma
re: serial examinations of the spine in a patient with scoliosis
PA technique to minimize breast dose
best way to distinguish RA from gout
juxtaarticular soft tissue calcification in gout
which disease has a distribution similar to RA in the wrist and hand?
CPPD is the consensus. (psoriasis if you ask Dr. Dietz.)
common indication for MR arthrography in patient under 30 years old
SLAP injury
oncogenic osteomalacia is associated with
hemangiopericytoma
likely cause of bilateral femoral head sclerosis in a 22yo
bilateral avn
acetabular fracture most commonly involves
posterior wall
true re: gout arthropathy
corticated overhanging edges
associated with coxa valga and hip dislocation
cerebral palsy
most likely to be monostotic
chondroblastoma
25yo male with bilateral AVN and areas of sclerosis in his bones
sickle cell
tennis player with acute calf pain
tear of medial gastrocnemius head (other recalls say plantaris tendon tear)
what is the cause of SLAC wrist
scapholunate separation
SLAC injury is associated with
CPPD
distal phalangeal growth plate fracture of the first toe in a young child, at risk for
osteomyelitis
increased T2 signal in muscles of posterior forearm. Cause?
posterior interosseous nerve entrapment
hawkins calssification is used for
talus fractures
least common tumor to send mets to bone
wilm's
muscle associated with greater trochanter pain syndrome
gluteus medius
most common site of PVNS
knee
this structure attaches to the pisiform
flexor carpi ulnaris
most common acquired flat foot deformity
tibialis posterior tendon dysfunction
amorphous calcification below anterior arch of C1
hydroxyapatite deposition
horizontal fractures of the pubic rami. Mechanism?
lateral compression
abnormal anterior widening of c4 c5 and STS. Mechanism
hyperextension
central cord syndrome. Mechanism?
hyperextension injury
re: aortic dissection:
left coronary not commonly involved
when to give platelet transfusion
at the start of the procedure?
antidote for benzodiazopines
flumazenil
bradycardic/hypotensive after IV contrast--treatment?
vasovagal--give atropine
cause of blue toe syndrome
atheroembolism
not an indication for TIPS
isolated gastric varices due to splenic vein thrombosis
AAA measuring 4.0cm:
in a healthy patient, risk of surgery is probably greater than the risk of rupture
left gastroepiploic artery arises from…
splenic artery
the uterine artery arises from…
anterior branch of internal iliac
most common cause of shock after arterial interventional procedure without groin mass
retroperitoneal hematoma
type II endoleak
collateral flow into aneurysm
tachycardia/hypotensive after central line placement with peel-away catheter
air embolism
arterial supply to the cecum?
ileocolic branch of SMA
indirect measure of portal vein pressure
wedge
least likely acetabular fracture?
anterior wall
giant cell body reaction around hip joint prosthesis due to
microparticles from ploymer
sequelae of radiation more likely to occur in a child
scoliosis
may-thurner syndrome: what compresses what
R common iliac artery compresses the L common iliac vein
re: carcinoid of the appendix
rarely malignant/usually benign
most likely cause of prosthesis loosening at 3 months
infection?
re: ewing's sarcoma -- blastic or lytic
not blastic
re: ewing's sarcoma
large soft tissue mass
how do you know a dialysis graft is failing
increased venous dialysis pressure or intimal hyperplasia at venous anastamosis
re: angiodysplasia -- (2)
uncommon to see bleeding at angiography; common to see an early draining vein
re: DVAs
associated with cavernous hemangioma
best MR sequence to see a vascular malformation
contrast MRA? T2 (flow-voids)??
SAH in perimesencephalic cistern. 4 vessel was negative, DX?
non-aneurysmal, favorable prognosis
what type of endoleak requires immediate corrective surgery
??? Most likely type III
what factor will have the least affect on patient radiation dose
changing the angle of the c-arm
bradycardic/hypoxic following catheter placement. Cause
vasovagal reaction
failure of gortex dialysis graft most likely result of:
venous anastomosis stenosis due to intimal hyperplasia
which is is more infectious from a needlestick--HIV or hep B
hep B
most common abnormal finding on cavagram for IVC filter
circumaortic left renal vein
preferred regimen for antibiotic therapy in percutaneous biliary drainage
amp and gent
absolute contraindication to TIPS
right heart failure
absolute contraindication to thrombolytic therapy by TPA
recent (2 months) stroke or neurosurgery
percutaneous biliary drainage is not indicated for:
cholecystitis
pseudoaneurysm and AV fistula on ultrasound will have what in common
tissue reveberation in adjacent tissue
expected finding after TIPS
hepatopedal flow in the main portal vein
re: treatment of varicocele
surgery and IR techniques have equal success rates
highest risk factor for pt undergoing pulmonary angiogram
pulmonary arterial hypertension > 70 mm Hg
preferred material for bronchial artery embolization
gelfoam
most common cause of AVF failure for dialysis
venous outflow stenosis
bradycardia/hypoxic after central line placement with peel-away catheter
vasovagal (give atropine)
re: optimal IVC filter placement
just below renal veins
prior to IVC filter removal
perform cavagram first to look for clot in filter
first step when a sedated pt drops O2 sats
arouse patient and secure airway
hypotension/brady/hypoxic sedated pt just after artery puncture
vasovagal - give atropine
brescia-cimino AVF connects:
radial artery with cephalic vein
treatment for bleeding gastric varices in splenic vein thrombosis secondary to pancreatitis
splenectomy
what to do when asked to drain pyonephrosis
tell clinician sepsis could worsen and then do it.
most likely to cause an occluded abdominal aorta
takayasu
RFA of a liver mets is most likely to perforate the
colon
most likely vein stick attempt to cause a median nerve injury
basilic vein
most likely finding in aortic stenosis?
angina
dysfunction in alcoholic cardiomyopathy?
LV systolic dysfunction
Delayed postcontrast cardiac MR demonstrates delayed enhancement of subendocardium? Diagnosis?
myocardial infarction
on cardiac MR: transmural delayed enhancement of a left ventricular wall. Management?
medical management
branch off LAD
diagonal
cardiac MRI to evaluate for ischemia, a double inversion recovery sequence with a properly selected TI can is used to
null which tissue?
normal myocardium
CTA of the pulmonary veins is part of the preoperative evaluation for what condition
a fib
most common reason for late failure in lung transplant patient?
bronchiolitis obliterans
true regarding the lateral view CXR?
Pulmonary vein confluence below bilateral upper lobe bronchi
What finding is associated with massive pulmonary fibrosis?
sharp lateral borders
Brightly enhancing posterior mediastinal mass is most indicative of what?
paraganglioma
Dilated left superior intercostal vein is most likely to be seen with
SVC obstruction
true regarding usual interstitial pneumonitis?
basal predominant, insp/exp would be helpful?
least likely to be associated with pleural effusion?
UIP
finding indicating non-resectability in lung CA
tracheal invasion
re: lung reduction surgery, what indicates the best chance for improvement in pulmonary status?
distribution of disease
Sarcoid nodules are located where?
bronchovascular lymphatics
Pulmonary edema develops when:
Intravascular hydrostatic pressure exceeds intracapillary oncotic pressure
what can predispose to infarction in event of PE?
left heart failure
most specific radiographic finding in Barrett’s esophagus?
Reticular mucosal pattern
characteristic radiographic finding with HIV esophagitis?
Large ulcer
finding in H. pylori gastritis?
thickened folds
re: cholangiocarcinoma
Mass at hilar confluence is infiltrating
recurrent episodes of upper abdominal pain and pancreatic calcification, with smoothly marginated tubular
mass in gastric fundus, what is the likely etiology?
Gastric varices
Immunocompromised patient, typhlitis involves all the following except?
transverse colon
MRCP is not a good modality for evaluating
Primary Biliary Cirrhosis
re: omental infarction
patient presented with RUQ pain
pseudocirrhosis of liver, most likely cause
treated breast CA
Pancreatic ductal carcinoma on Pre/Post T1
Hypo/Hypo
Pancreatic islet cell on MRI
Hyper T2/Hyper T1 post
true regarding islet cell tumors of the pancreas?
Intraoperative ultrasound is the most sensitive exam for detection
Autoimmune pancreatitis demonstrates which of the following?
Irregularity of pancreatic duct.
past history of surgical resection of vaginal septations, now presents with pelvic pain and bilateral complex cystic
lesions associated with her ovaries.
Endometriosis
MR spectroscopy of prostate shows elevated citrate:
Normal prostate
Most common location of urethral damage with straddle injury:
Bulbous Urethra
79 year old male with bilateral hydronephrosis and mildly elevated creatinine
Prostate enlargement (BPH)
Anuria 12 hours after renal transplant, sonogram shows somewhat enlarged transplanted kidney and mildly elevated resistive
index:
ATN
68 year old female with 3 cm solid, well perfused renal mass by Doppler. What CT features would allow the lesion to be left
in, requiring only periodic follow-up?
-65HU
Most common spread of ovarian cancer:
peritoneal spread
Increased resistive index in renal transplant with all of the following except:
AV fistula
Pelvic fractures with abdominal pain and suprapubic mass, no blood at urethral meatus, next exam
Contrast enhanced CT?? RUG?
first line in treatment for hepatic hydrothorax?
Salt Restriction and Diuretics
appropriate time to administer
platelets prior to a procedure?
immediately prior
not an indication for transhepatic biliary drainage?
Cholecystitis
most sensitive test for arterial Ca++ in the lower extremity?
CE CTA in MIP mode with multiplanar projection
Replaced right hepatic artery comes from:
SMA
Superior hemorrhoidal (rectal) artery comes from:
IMA
Best technique for MRA in PVD:
Contrast enhanced MRA w/ multi-station bolus tracking
Indications for TIPS:
Variceal bleeding that has failed endoscopic therapy
Compared with normal vessels, angiogenic vessels are:
More branching
Consent for US guided right IJ chest port potential complications except:
Pinch off syndrome
Regarding embolization:
Permanent occlusion of testicular veins in treating varicoceles is desired
Increased peak velocity in ICA is caused by:
Contralateral ICA occlusion
Increased resistance in the distal common carotid artery is caused by:
Proximal ICA occlusion
Accuracy of peak ICA systolic velocity affected by all except:
Amarosis fugax
Indications for uterine fibroid embolization include all of the following EXCEPT:
Endometriosis
true regarding primary/effort subclavian venous thrombosis except:
Typically seen in older women.
Patient with splenic trauma, what finding is most related to the need for an interventional procedure
Splenic Pseudoaneurysm
best access for a tunneled venous catheter?
RIJ
screening mammograms without the use of physical exam would miss what percentage of cancer?
5-10%
use of screening mammography
has reduced breast cancer mortality by how much?
20% (25-30%??)
Regarding the use of CAD
Increases detection rate of CA by 15%
Mammo: Confirmation of good patient positioning by
On CC, the posterior nipple line is within 1cm of MLO
ADH found on stereotactic biopsy
More commonly found with biopsy for microcalcification than for mass
TRUE regarding DCIS?
Usually presents as calcification without a mass
stroke margin on stereotactic biopsy?
Distance from needle tip to receptor after firing
nipple discharge, which is TRUE?
Bilateral discharge is usually physiologic
NOT an indication to get spot compression views
Determine dermal position of calcification
Spot compression imaging used for:
Confirm the presence or absence of a suspected lesion
Sonographic feature of breast CA, which is FALSE:
Lesion is parallel to skin
compared with screen/film mammography, DIGITAL mammography
Better for dense breasts
poor screen-film contact?
area of blur
4mm cluster of calcifications is seen on screening, what is the BIRADS?
0
Concerning needle localizations
Needle should be placed 1-1.5cm beyond the lesion
mechanism of Dulcolax
Increase colonic contractility
change in disease prevalence will change all of the following except
Likelihood positive ratio
Immunoglobulins that are folded into beta-pleated sheets can be seen in the setting of:
Amyloid arthropathy
CSF leak nasal secretion
Beta-2 transferrin
Pediatric patient receives intravenous iodinated contrast and develops pruritus, large abdominal hives, and hoarseness. What
do you give?
Benadryl 1-2mg/kg and epinephrine 0.01ml/kg
Patient with HTN that is well controlled on meds is scheduled for an outpatient lower extremity angiogram. What do you
recommend?
Take meds with sip of water only
most rapid way to correct Coumadin related coagulopathy:
FFP
bean sprouts is found to have more growth
statistically signficant
Institutional review board is not concerned with:
Defining target patient population
Most sensitive modality to detect a cell receptor in molecular imaging
PET
Given a case control, what can you not report?
Relative risk
MRI study to evaluate for hepatic metastasis identifies the procedures sensitivity and specificity. What are the implications of
this study, what is affected?
Diagnostic accuracy
Which increases CT dose?
Increase kVp
MRI 128x256 matrix increase to 256x256. A linear artifact through the anterior aspect of the spinal cord goes away. Most likely cause?
Truncation artifact
Biceps tendon with intraarticular displacement is associated with what other finding?
Superior glenohumeral ligament
Associated with displaced biceps tendon from groove
Subscapularis tendon injury
Nonossifying fibroma characteristic
Thin Sclerotic Margin
Finding associated with flexion injury to cervical spine
Vertebral body fracture
Segond fracture indicates injury to what else
Lateral Capsular Ligament
Contusion on lateral femoral condyle and lateral tibial plateau, what else is injured?
ACL
Joint effusion sedimentation is seen on CT with what process
Tumoral calcinosis
acetabular fracture associated with disruption of the ilioischial and iliopectineal lines?
Transverse
Most common injured ankle ligament
Anterior talofibular ligament
First region of bone marrow fatty conversion is
epiphysis
Most malignant potential bone lesion:
Enchondromatosis
Acroosteolysis with joint contracture is most likely in:
Thermal injury
Infected hip prosthesis on Tc99m-MDP scan will look like
Increase activity around prosthesis
true regarding transient osteoporosis of the hip?
Increased T2 signal within the femoral head and neck
Advanced muscle atrophy on MR
High T1 signal
MRI T1 fat-sat with gadolinium enhancement is used to determine
Abscess vs. edema
88 year old female fell with right hip pain. X-ray negative.
MRI
not associated with hypertrophic osteoarthropathy?
Renal tubular acidosis
where in the shoulder does the presence of contrast make you think of a full thickness rotator cuff tear?
Subacromial/subdeltoid bursa
Patient with hemophilia has a big radial head. What is the cause?
Hyperemia
Optic melanoma most likely to metastasis where?
liver
Most common malignancy of parotid gland in adult
mucoepidermoid
Wernicke’s encephalopathy affects which part of brain?
Periaquaductal region
MR Spectroscopy question asking which was true
High levels of lactate indicate anaerobic metabolism
All of the following can mimic subarachnoid
hemorrhage on FLAIR except
Diffuse white matter edema
Peripheral enhancing lesion of brain with intense restricted diffusion
abscess
Most common cause of hemifacial spasticity.
Vertebrobasilar Dolichoectasia
Juvenile angiofibroma. Which is false?
Arises in the pterygopalatine fossa
Which does not present as leukocoria?
Optic glioma
enlarged lymph node in the posterior cervical triangle, which level does this
correspond to?
level V
According to NRC regulation, reportable events must be reported by:
next calendar day
true regarding nuclear medicine agreement states
Covers use of byproduct materials
No perfusion by nuclear medicine scan of the kidney 1 hour after transplant:
Hyperacute rejection
Octreotide (Indium-111 pentetreotide) is best for identifying what tumor:
Gastrinoma
DSIDA metabolism and uptake mechanism, which is true?
Active uptake hepatocytes, unconjugated excretion
FDG-PET is used for which of the following?
Hibernating myocardium
Which of the following shows increased uptake in 1/3 of cases on sulfur colloid liver spleen scan?
FNH
advantage of Tc 99m SC in comparison to tagged RBC for bleeding study?
Preparation time of the radiopharmaceutical is shorter for Tc99 sulfur colloid.
renal captopril studies, which of the following is true?
Captopril inhibits conversion of Angiotensin I to II.
PET-CT fusion images would be most important when?
Distinguishing physiologic activity in ureter from periaortic lymphadenopathy.
Regarding the use recombinant TSH (thyrogen) which is true when scanning a patient with I-131 suspected of having
recurrence?
Is used for diagnostic imaging as a substitute for thyroid hormone withdrawal
Congenital lung malformation associated with cerebral abscess
Pulmonary AVM in HHT
8 year old female with a nontender right lower quadrant mass and precocious puberty. diagnosis?
Granulosa cell tumor
most likely cause of massive cardiomegaly in newborn?
Ebstein’s anomaly
Neonate with enlarged scrotum containing calcifications:
Meconium peritonitis through patent processus vaginalis
Not associated with Down’s Syndrome
Pancreatic divisum
Pediatric patient with Kerley B lines on CXR. Which is most unlikely?
Ebstein’s anomaly
recurrent UTIs in a patient with high anal atresia?
Rectourethral fistula
Level of conus in child
L2
false regarding vascular malformations:
Lymphangitic malformations rapidly grow during first year. (They don't.)
Large heart in a child not seen with:
Myocarditis
When is physiologic herniation of bowel expected?
10-12 wks
See increased cortical echogenicity with all of the following except:
Acute pyelonephritis
increased medullary echogenicity (renal pyramids) with all of the following except:
Prune belly syndrome
most common cause of non-immune hydrops?
Cardiac anomaly
All of the following are associated with elevated AFP EXCEPT?
Downs syndrome
Kawasaki disease is a multisystem syndrome associated with all of the following, except
pulseless phase (that's takayasu's)
associated with gastroschisis?
situated on the right
Regarding bone Eosinophilic Granuloma
Most common from ages 5 to 10
Regarding Ewing Sarcoma of bone all are true except
ESR is usually normal (usually elevated)
Regarding the use of bone scanning in cases of suspected child abuse (nonaccidental trauma), all of the following are true, except
diagnosis of skull fracture is more accurate with scintigraphy than with plain film radiography
Infants of diabetic mothers demonstrate an increased incidence of all the following, except
papillary necrosis
Bochdalek's hernia- all are true except
less common than Morgagni hernia (far more common)
not associated with premature closure of the sutures
Hypothyroidism
most sensitive modality for detecting nephroblastomatosis
contrast CT
Pulmonary sling causes
posterior compression on the trachea
hemangioendothelioma- all the following are correct except
steroids promote growth
Meconium Plug syndrome- all are true except
Common in cystic fibrosis
most common type of tracheo-esophageal fistula
distal TE fistula
Regarding neuroblastoma
related to Hutchinson syndrome
Regarding NEC:
ischemic bowel disease secondary to hypoxia
lacunar skull: all the following are true except
Due to prominent convolutinal markings
The most common neural tube defect associated with elevated alpha fetoprotein is
anencephaly
grade of germinal matrix bleed with hemorrhage in a dilated ventricle.
grade III
2-month infant with Tetralogy of Fallot, without cyanosis may also have
PDA
Regarding intussusception
Meckel divericulum may be a leadpoint
Hypertrophic pyloric stenosis is diagnosed by ultrasound if the transverse pyloric muscle thickness is
>4mm
hip fracture most likely to result in AVN
subcapital
Regarding phantom images, criteria for the number of objects to pass the ACR Mammography Accreditation is a minimum of:
4 fibers, 3 speck groups, and 3 masses
average glandular dose to an average breast should not exceed ? mGy per view for screen-film image
3
Processor quality control should be performed:
Daily
lesion is seen only on CC view. next step?
roll view
mammo: true re: spot mag views
oscillating grid is not helpful
re: compression of the breast, which is false?
more vigorous with implants
All of the following favor follow-up for an asymmetric density, except
neodensity
least common mammographic appearance of a radial scar?
calcification
true re: fibroadenomas
hormone dependent
Re: breast hamartomas, all of the following are true except
calcify
most common tumor to metastasize to the breast
melanoma
re: ductal carcinoma in situ, select the least favorable lesion.
Comedocarcinoma with extended intraductal component
most common circumscribed breast carcinoma
Invasive ductal carcinoma
false re: implant rupture
Calcification in the capsule represents microscopic rupture
re: mammographic appearance of the radiated breast, all of the following are true, except
severity of the mammographic changes is related to the radiation dose
false re: lobular carcinoma in situ
associated with clustered pleomorphic calcifications (actually it has no radiologic findings)
false re: intracystic mass in breast
6 month f/u US is indicated (excision)
most common breast cancer to present as a well circumscribed mass
invasive ductal
not a characteristic finding of medullary carcinoma of the breast
calcifications
Not a characteristic finding of infiltrating lobular carcinoma
well-defined mass
re: radial scar
lucent center
false re: mammo vs. chest films
chest films are faster
true re: invasive lobular carcinoma
frequently non-palpable
a lesion is located more superior on ML than on MLO. medial or lateral half of breast
medial
MLO view of the breast has 10 cm of breast tissue, the CC view should contain at least how much breast tissue
9 (x-1)
least likely to cause hepatic calcification
hepatic sarcoidosis
Brain tumors are associated with which of the following polyposis syndromes
Turcot's syndrome
Bergquist triad is associated with which hernia
Traumatic diaphragmatic
Pneumatosis cystoides intestinalis most often involves the
jejunum
the left lateral posterior hepatic subsegment
II
neutropenic patient demonstrates a thickened cecal and ascending colon with surrounding fat stranding. What is the most likely diagnosis?
typhlitis
All of the following are typically associated with irregular, distorted small-bowel folds except:
henoch-schonlein purpura
false re: fibrolamellar hepatocellular carcinoma
resectability is the same as for a conventional hepatoma (actually better resectability)
NOT a cause of a coned cecum
giardiasis
false re: Behcet's syndrome
submucosal nodules
Banti's syndrome is associated with
esophageal varices
Clonorchiasis is associated with
bile duct obstruction
Kasabach-Merritt syndrome associated with
Hepatic hemangioma (cavernous)
pancreatic islet cell tumors, with the lowest incidence of malignant transformation
insulinoma
associated with total fatty replacement of the pancreas?
Cystic fibrosis
potent smooth muscle spasmolytic used in radiologic procedures
glucagon
gastrointestinal hormone produced in g-cells of the pancreas
gastrin
gastrointestinal hormones causes relaxation of the sphincter of Oddi
CCK
true re: Meckel's diverticulum
M>F
wide pulse pressure in a newborn
PDA
true re: calcium scoring CT
calcs occur in proximal 2cm of LAD
re: IHSS
abnormal anterior movement of mitral valve
not part of the cardiac border on frontal XR
LV outflow tract
most common apperance of Legionella at the peak of the disease
bilateral airspace disease
What structure is immediately anterior to the left upper lobe pulmonary bronchus
superior pulmonary vein
LAM resembles what on HRCT?
EG
most common mycotic pneumonia in a PT with AIDS
cryptococcus
dyspnea and low glucose =
benign fibrous tumor of the pleura
travels with vagus nerve through diaphragm
esophagus
re: esophageal leiomyoma
occur in mid-distal esophagus
Large esophageal ulcers are not seen in
herpes
linitis plastica caused by
breast mets
clonorchis is associated with
cholangiocarcinoma
pulsatile flow in portal vein with enlarged liver =
CHF
what causes atrophy of liver lobes in setting of cholangiocarcinoma
biliary ductal dilatation
false re: microcystic pancreatic neoplasm
has malignant potential (actually benign)
most common cause of pre-sinusoidal portal hypertension
schistosomiasis
primary sclerosing cholangitis associated with...
ulcerative colitis
least common infection at ileocecal region
giardia
cause of rapid gastric emptying
Z-E syndrome
which zone of the prostate is removed during TURP?
transitional zone
will not give you bladder wall thickening
DM-related neurogenic bladder
will not cause papillary necrosis
oxalosis
associated with primary megauterter
delayed emptying of the ureter
false re: ureteral jets
need to image for 5-10 minutes (actually 1-3)
captopril blocks
angiotensin I to II conversion
majority of sublingual gland tumors are...
malignant
not a laryngeal cartilage
hyoid
match the pediatric brain abnormality with the condition that is most closely associated
Schizencephaly: Migration disorder
false re: myelination milestones
Decussation of superior cerebellar peduncles- on T1 at 6 months
true re: chordomas
of notochordal origin
true re: tuberous sclerosis
subependymal nodules are usually located near foramen of monro
temporal lobe epilepsy does not cause atrophy of...
Mammillothalamic tract
true re: MRI of multiple sclerosis
cord lesions are specific in adults
false re: superior cerebellar peduncle
Because of redundancy of cerebellar pathways, resection during surgery is only briefly symptomatic.
diffuse opacification of the mastoids and middle ear with an area of septal destruction postero-medially, partly destroying the sigmoid sinus plate
coalescent mastoiditis
re: superficial siderosis
easily seen on T2 FSE
TIPS placed from R portal vein to R hepatic vein. What is the flow in the L portal vein?
hepatofugal
false re: abdominal aortic grafts
gas around graft at 3 weeks = infection
true re: vascular anatomy on lateral CXR
SVC is anterior to RPA
mammo: not a form of DCIS
medullary
a circumscribed, non-calcified 1 cm breast mass on screening mammogram. chance of malignancy?
1-2%
kVp in mammo
24-28
without physical exam, what % of breast cancer would be missed?
5-10%
kappa =
variance of a test from the gold standard
what would give you altered or new decreased T2 signal in the vertebral bodies
myelofibrosis
most commonly entrapped fracture fragment in an adult with a posterior elbow dislocation
coronoid process
12-year-old girl presents with multiple soft tissue masses at the hips, elbows and the shoulders that are multilocular
idiopathic tumoral calcinosis
nasion, bilateral orbital rim, bilateral zygomatic arch and pterigoid plate fractures
le fort III
popliteal (Baker’s) cyst is located between
Medial head of gastrocnemius and semimembranosus
contusion in lateral (anterior?) femoral condyle and tibial plateau, and medial meniscus tear – what other associated injuries?
ACL tear
Scaphoid waist fracture is associated with what other abnormalities
perilunate dislocation
the pathophysiology behind osteogenesis imperfecta
abnormal matrix production
best view to evaluate for hook of the hamate fracture
carpal tunnel view
best indicator for pathologic fracture?
soft tissue mass
position to demonstrate congenital hip dislocation
flexion
Seronegative arthropathy often has
periostitis
true concerning senile osteoporosis
Cancellous bone is resorbed faster than cortical bone
lesion which resembles multiple sclerosis
lyme disease
Which one of the following is the motor strip?
precentral gyrus
neonatal neuro US: what structure (not choroid plexus) is most echogenic?
vermis
ranula =
blockage of sublingual duct
persistant embryonic connection between carotid and vertebral (basilar) arteries
otic artery
likelihood of having multiple intracranial aneurysms if you have one
20%
Which artery supplies the posterior limb of the internal capsule
lenticulostriate
MRI contrast agent that can cause decrease signal on T2
iron oxide
trauma with conductive hearing loss
longitudinal T-bone fx
most medial structure in cavernous sinus =
CN VI
when is In-111 WBC preferred over Ga-67?
inflammatory bowel dz
undergoing cardiac stress testing with dipyridamole develops severe chest pain. The most appropriate next step
Stop the test and administer aminophylline
octreotide scan is good for all of the following except
adrenal adenoma
false re: left ventricular scintigraphy
hypokinesis is seen in IHSS (actually hyperdynamic)
young patient has a liver lesion with a central scar. The lesion is cold on sulfur colloid
fibrolamellar HCC
triple match on CXR/V-Q
low prob
fixed cardiac wall defect on sestamibi, activity on FDG-PET
hibernating myocardium
true re: a sulfur colloid scan for GI bleeding
more sensitive than angiography
DMSA or glucoheptonate is most commonly used for
acute pyelonephritis in children
child with chest wall mass
ewing's sarcoma
Two brothers with pneumonia, liver abscesses and other infections
chronic granulomatous disease
normal hepatic vein waveform
triphasic
measurements to diagnose IUGR
HC/AC >62%
parallel cardiac outflow tracts =
transposition of the great vessels
D-transposition of the great vessels is associated with...
AV concordance
which artery supplies the AV node?
distal RCA branch
most common cardiac manifestation of SLE?
valvular pathology