Medical Imaging Modalities
This imaging technique is best for viewing soft tissues like muscles and tendons.
What is MRI?
Among medical imaging techniques, this modality exposes patients to the highest level of ionizing radiation.
What is a CT scan?
A lung X-ray reveals a collapsed lung with air accumulating in the pleural space, indicating this condition.
What is pneumothorax?
This long-running medical drama follows Dr. Meredith Grey, who has worked alongside radiology professionals.
What is Grey’s Anatomy?
This scientist is credited with discovering X-rays.
Who is Wilhelm Roentgen?
Commonly used to diagnose bone fractures, this modality provides clear images of dense structures.
What is X-ray?
In radiation safety, this principle ensures exposure is minimized while still achieving necessary results.
What is "As Low As Reasonably Achievable" (ALARA)?
On a CT scan of the lungs, this classic sign appears as a "ground-glass opacity."
What is interstitial lung disease or COVID-19 pneumonia?
On House M.D., Dr. House frequently relies on this imaging technique to diagnose rare diseases.
What is MRI?
The first X-ray image ever taken captured this body part
What is a hand? (Roentgen’s wife’s hand)
Using high-frequency sound waves, this technique creates real-time images of internal organs.
What is ultrasound?
To protect patients from unnecessary radiation exposure, this type of shielding is commonly used.
What is lead shielding?
A "sunburst" pattern on an X-ray is often a key indicator of this aggressive bone tumor.
What is osteosarcoma?
In Breaking Bad, Walter White uses this type of medical imaging to monitor the progression of his lung cancer.
What is a PET scan?
This contrast agent is commonly used in MRI scans.
What is gadolinium?
A rotating X-ray beam and computer processing combine to generate detailed cross-sectional images in this type of scan.
What is a CT scan?
This regulatory body is responsible for setting radiation exposure limits for healthcare workers.
What is the International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP)?
A widened mediastinum on a chest X-ray is the hallmark radiographic feature of this life-threatening condition.
What is an aortic dissection?
In The Dark Knight Rises, this villain is shown suffering from a spinal injury that likely required radiological imaging.
Who is Bane?
Frequently used in CT scans, this element helps enhance the visibility of blood vessels.
What is iodine?
Often used in cancer diagnosis, this nuclear medicine imaging technique detects metabolic activity within the body.
What is a PET scan?
Radiology professionals use this method to reduce radiation exposure during fluoroscopy procedures.
What is pulsed fluoroscopy or reducing frame rates?
When detecting subtle brain hemorrhages in the first few hours, this imaging technique is the best choice.
What is a non-contrast CT scan?
This famous radiology-related urban legend claims a certain type of scan can erase credit cards if they’re too close.
What is an MRI erasing credit card magnetic strips?
In fluoroscopy studies of the gastrointestinal tract, this is the most commonly used contrast agent.
What is barium sulfate?