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Imaging Modalities for Renal Calculus

AXR. KUB
 - Good far calcium-containing stones useful when limited radiation dose
AXR. ... radiation dose Ultrasound ... obstruction - Able ... causes of flank or abdominal ... scan) when an ultrasound
Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy (AFLP)
Pathophysiology:
 • Defect in fetal free fatty acid metabolism products →
of Pregnancy (AFLP ... nausea, vomiting, abdominal ... AP, ↑INR, ↑BUN/Cr ... Antithrombin Ill • Ultrasound ... iMedEducation #AFLP
Radiation Dose to Adults from Common Imaging Examinations
ABDOMINAL REGION
 - Computed Tomography (CT) — Abdomen and
Examinations ABDOMINAL ... without contrast material ... without contrast material ... Imaging #ChestXRay #CXR ... #Table #Risks #
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis and Screening Testing
Common causes: 
 • Renal parenchymal disease
- Differential Diagnosis ... disease - Renal ultrasound ... ; MRA; abdominal ... CT, Bilateral selective ... Screening #Workup #table
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
necrosis (7-14 days later ... Blood cultures • CXR ... early disease) • CXR ... seen • Chest CT ... shows a small, stable
How much radiation is used in paediatric radiology examinations compared to other exposures?

Estimated dose - Days
background radiation Natural ... months Chest CT ... mSv 12 months Abdominal ... Imaging #ChestXRay #CXR ... #Table #Risks #
Esophageal Rupture with Gastric Contents seen on Lung Ultrasound
Middle aged patient with oesophageal Ca presents generally
Contents seen on Lung Ultrasound ... Patient had CXR ... echogenic mobile material ... Diagnosis made at ... 5 minutes and CT
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TRALI Diagnostic Criteria
TRALI type 1 - Patients who have no risk factors for ARDS and meet
< 90% on room air ... Clear evidence of bilateral ... eg. chest chest CT ... , or ultrasound) ... TRALI l, and b Stable