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The thumb sign in epiglottitis is a manifestation of an oedematous and enlarged epiglottis which is
The thumb sign in ... it suggests a diagnosis ... of acute infectious ... #thumb #sign #epiglottitis ... epiglottis #xray #radiology
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Causes:
 • Large lumbar degenerative disc herniation (central)
 • Severe lumbar spondylosis
 • Neoplasm
Signs / Symptoms ... / Complications ... suspected, immediate MRI ... CaudaEquina #Syndrome #MSK ... #symptoms #signs
Pelvic X-Ray Anatomy and Interpretation Checklist
 - Sacro-iliac joints
 - Don't forget the lumbar spine -
forget the lumbar spine ... Shenton's line - Neck ... interpretation #radiology ... #diagnosis #labeled ... #anatomy #msk
Mechanical Complications in Acute Myocardial Infarction
Acute LV/RV Dysfunction:
 • Regional wall motion, systolic and diastolic function,
Mechanical Complications ... poor prognostic signs ... cardionerds #Complications ... #cardiology #differential ... #diagnosis #timeline
Gout (Gouty Arthritis) - MSK Radiology
Imaging Findings:
 • Eccentric soft-tissue densities surrounding the third proximal interphalangeal
Gouty Arthritis) - MSK ... Radiology Imaging ... mass and NO prior signs ... #clinical #Radiology ... #diagnosis #msk
Wellens' Sign: LAD-T Wave Inversion 
Life threatening T wave inversions in precordial leads. Often V2-V3 
Specific
Wellens' Sign: LAD-T ... week of becoming acute ... #Wellens #Sign # ... Electrocardiogram #Diagnosis ... #Cardiology
Pericarditis can be seen on EKG with diffuse ST elevations without reciprocal changes along with diffuse
often follows a URI ... #Acute #Pericarditis ... #Cardiology #Diagnosis ... #Signs #Symptoms
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
"pooping duck sign ... bone fracture • Complications ... "pooping duck sign ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis
Freiberg Infraction - MSK Radiology
Imaging Findings:
 • Sclerosis of the 2nd MT head with flattening of
Radiology Imaging ... for secondary signs ... foot #clinical #mri ... #clinical #Radiology ... #diagnosis #msk
Medial Meniscus Bucket Handle Tear - MSK Radiology
Imaging Findings:
 • Truncation of the medial meniscus on
Radiology Imaging ... The "double PCL sign ... BucketHandle #Tear #knee #mri ... #clinical #Radiology ... #diagnosis #msk