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Pathology
CR Entry
Anatomy
Miscellaneous
Structures Shown
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What is bowel obstruction?
Blockage of bowel lumen
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What is the CR entry for a KUB?
Perpendicular to the IR at the level of the iliac crests
100
What does KUB stand for?
kidneys, ureters, bladder
100
When would a left lateral decubitus be performed?
If the patient is too ill to stand
100
What structures are shown on a AP projection supine;upright?
AP projection of the abdomen shows the size and shape of the liver, the spleen, and the kidneys and intra-abdominal calcifications or evidence of tumor masses
200
What is Ileus?
Failure of bowel peristalsis
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What is the CR entry for an AP upright abdomen?
Horizontal and 2" above the iliac crest
200
What is the space behind the peritoneum called?
retroperitoneum
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Why would you perform an upright abdomen?
Air/fluid levels
200
What structures are shown on a AP projection left lateral decubitus position?
In addition to showing the size and shape of the liver, spleen, and kidneys, the AP abdomen with the patient in the left lateral decubitus position is most valuable for showing free air and air fluid levels
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What is Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)
Localized dilation of abdominal aorta
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What is the CR entry for a left lateral decubitus?
Directed horizontal and perpendicular to the midpoint of the IR
300
What are the four body habits?
hyperstenic, stenic, hypostenic, asthenic
300
An abdominal series usually consist of what projections?
KUB, AP upright, PA chest
300
What structures are shown on a lateral projection?
A lateral projection of the abdomen shows the prevertebral space occupied by the abdominal aorta and any intra-abdominal calcifications or tumor masses
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What is pneumoperitoneum?
Presence of air in the peritoneal cavity
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What is the CR entry for the PA upright abdomen?
Horizontal and 2" about the level of the iliac crest
400
What are the 4 abdominal quadrants?
right upper quadrant, left upper quadrant, right lower quadrant, left lower quadrant
400
Why is a PA abdomen projection considered when the kidneys are not of primary interest?
to reduce gonadal dose
500
What is Ascites?
Excess fluid in the space between the tissue lining
500
What is the CR entry for a right lateral decubitus?
Directed horizontal and perpendicular tot he midpoint of the IR
500
What surrounds the organs within the abdominal cavity?
the viscera
500
What is the SID for an Abdomen projection?
40"