22 results
Gout (Gouty Arthritis) - MSK Radiology
Imaging Findings:
 • Eccentric soft-tissue densities surrounding the third proximal interphalangeal
palpable mass and ... NO prior signs ... Therefore, the hand ... diagnosed ON THE X-RAY ... Differential diagnosis
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Causes:
 • Large lumbar degenerative disc herniation (central)
 • Severe lumbar spondylosis
 • Neoplasm
Causes: • Large ... reflexes) • Urinary and ... suspected, immediate MRI ... and surgery! ... #MSK #pathophysiology
Hilum Overlay Sign on Chest X-Ray
If a mass is in contact with the pulmonary vessels then,
with the vessels and ... hilum: In this case ... This was later proven ... #Chest #XRay #clinical ... #radiology #CXR
Posterior Ankle Impingement (Os Trigonum) Syndrome - MSK Radiology
Imaging Findings:
 • Os trigonum which has marrow
- MSK Radiology ... T2-hyperintense and ... capsular thickening and ... posterolateral talus and ... hallucis longus Differential
Causes of Primary and Functional Mitral Regurgitation (MR) 
Causes of primary mitral regurgitation
 - Rheumatic heart
and Functional ... malcoaptation and ... laterally from ... Primary #Functional #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Cardiology
Mechanical Complications in Acute Myocardial Infarction
Acute LV/RV Dysfunction:
 • Regional wall motion, systolic and diastolic function,
poor prognostic signs ... muscle (inferior or lateral ... size < 0.5 • Bidirectional ... Infarction #acuteMI #cardiology ... #differential #
Sarcoidosis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology
1) High incidence in Scandinavian countries (11-24 cases per 100,000 individuals
e.g. incidental CXR ... • Natural history ... anterior/posterior MSK ... surface of legs), bilateral ... Diagnosis #Management #Signs
Medial Meniscus Bucket Handle Tear - MSK Radiology
Imaging Findings:
 • Truncation of the medial meniscus on
The "double PCL sign ... of the anterior and ... Differential diagnosis ... posterior horn lateral ... BucketHandle #Tear #knee #mri
One and a Half Syndrome on Physical Exam

This 28 year old patient presented to clinic with
One and a Half Syndrome ... An APD was noted ... MRI was ordered ... diagnosed with MS ... Three weeks later
Coronary Artery Embolism - Etiology and Scoring
Etiology:
 • Direct: Clot (LV thrombus, LAA Thrombus), Valve (Vegetation,
Embolism - Etiology and ... - Most Common Cause ... TTE, TEE, CT or MRI ... prosthetic valve, PFO, ASD ... scoring #criteria #cardiology