Skeletal
What is a Colle's Fracture?
Transverse fracture of the distal radius with dorsal displacement of the distal fracture fragments
Why is a lateral important when looking at an ingested foreign body?
It can identify if the FB is in the trachea/ lungs or esophagus/ stomach
What is a Glioma?
Malignant brain tumor
Dilation of the pelvis and calyces due to obstruction
(secondary condition)
What is a Jones Fracture?
Transverse extra-articular fracture of the base of the 5th metatarsal
What does a "Thumb" sign indicate (most commonly in children) on a lateral soft tissue neck?
Epiglottitis
What pathology causes a "Lens-Shaped" appearance on a Head CT?
Epidural hemorrhage- arterial bleed between the skull and dura mater
Where are (3) places that Calculi can get stuck?
UPJ
UVJ
URETER
What is a Monteggia Fracture?
Fracture of the ulnar shaft with dislocation of the radial head
What is Empyema?
Type of pleural effusion which occurs when the fluid in the pleural cavity is pus
What type of fracture presents a "Tear-Drop" sign?
Blow out fracture - break in the bony orbital floor or wall. "tear-drop" represents the herniated orbital contents into the paranasal sinuses
What is renal colic?
Pain that occurs due to a stone in the urinary tract
What is a Salter- Harris Type III fracture?
fracture along the growth plate and down through the epiphysis
What is the radiographic appearance of cystic fibrosis?
Irregular thickening of linear markings throughout the lungs
What is the difference between Ischemic and Hemorrhagic strokes?
Ischemic = due to lack of blood flow (Clot)
Hemorrhagic = Due to ruptured aneurysm
What pathology can be visualized on a voiding cystourethrogram?
Vesicoureteral Reflux
What is Legg-Calve Perthe's Disease?
Childhood condition that occurs when blood supply to the femoral head is interrupted and the bone dies
What can the appearance of "ground glass" indicate on a chest CT?
malignancy
What pathology causes a "Cresent Shape" appearance on a Head CT?
Subdural Hemorrhage - Venous bleed between the inner layer or the dura mater and the arachnoid mater
What is a phebolith? and how do they differ from kidney stones?
Small round lumps of calcium that form in a person's veins.
Radiolucent center