CT of the Abdomen Axial Anatomy
These slides were taken from WikiRadiography (WetPaint) here.
Honeycomb Lung Mnemonic – BIG HIPS
This mnemonic has been commonly used to recall the causes of honeycomb lung: BIG HIPS B – Bleomycin I – Idiopathic (see this case of UIP) G – Granulomas H – Histiocytosis X (or Langerhans cell histiocytosis or eosinophilic granuloma) I – Interstitial Pneumonia P – Pneumoconiosis S – Sarcoidosis Adapted from here.
Cardiophrenic Angle Mass Mnemonic – FAT PAD
This mnemonic has been commonly used to recall the differential diagnosis of a cardiophrenic angle mass: Fat PAD F – Fat P – Pericardial Cyst A – Adenopathy (lymph nodes), Aneurysm D – Diaphragmatic hernia See a Bochdalek Hernia here.
The ABCs of Trauma Mnemonic – ABCDEFGHI
This mnemonic has frequently been used for recalling important findings to recognize with trauma cases: ABCDEFGHI A – Aortic transection/dissection B – Bronchial fracture C – Cord injury D – Diaphragmatic rupture E – Esophageal tear F – Flail chest, Foreign bodies G – Gas (pneumothorax and pneumoperitoneum) H – Heart (such as pericardial effusion) […]
Solitary Lung Mass Mnemonic – CASH PLEASE
This mnemonic has been commonly used to recall the differential diagnosis for a solitary lung mass: CASH PLEASe C – Cancer A – Abscess S – Solitary Metastasis H – Hamartoma P – Pseudotumor L – Lymphoma E – Echinococcus A – Actinomyces S – Sequestration See a case discussion of solitary lung mass here.
Multiple Pleural Masses Mnemonic – MALLETS
This mnemonic has commonly bean used to recall the differential diagnosis of multiple pleural masses: M – Mesothelioma A – Adenocarcinoma L – Lymphoma L – Leukemia E – Empyema T – Thymoma S – Splenosis See pleural cases here.
Solution to Unknown Case #22 – Vesicoureteral Reflux with Duplicated Collecting System
History: Child with multiple urinary tract infections. This is a case of vesicoureteral reflux with a completely duplicated right collecting system. Vesicoureteral reflux is graded as follows: 1. Grade 1 – reflux into a normal caliber ureter only 2. Grade 2 – reflux into the ureter, renal pelvis, and calyces with out dilatation 3. Grade […]
Radiographic Anatomy of the Humerus
Above images from WikiRadiography (WetPaint) here. See a charcot joint of the shoulder here. See osteosarcoma of the humeral head here.
Radiographic Anatomy of the Hand
Image source from WikiRadiography (WetPaint) here. See a boxer fracture here.
Radiographic Anatomy of the Elbow
Image source from WikiRadiography (WetPaint) here. Learn the elbow ossification center mnemonic here.