Radiographic Anatomy of the Forearm
Image source from WikiRadiography (WetPaint) here. See some great forearm fracture cases here.
The 5 T’s of Anterior Mediastinal Masses
This mnemonic has been used commonly to recall the five most common anterior mediastinal masses: 5 T’s 1. T – Thymus – Thymoma 2. T – Thyroid – Ectopic Thyroid masses 3. T – Thoracic Aorta – Dilated or anuerysm of the ascending aorta 4. T – Terrible lymphoma 5. T – Teratoma and germ […]
Unknown Case #22 – Retrograde Voiding Cystourethrogram
History: child with history of urinary tract infections. What is your diagnosis for this child with a history of multiple urinary tract infections? Comment and share below!
Wrist Radiographic Anatomy
Image source from WikiRadiography (WetPaint) here. Radiographic anatomy of the wrist.
Tibial Tubercle Avulsion Fracture
History: 16 year old female with knee pain. This is the appearance of an avulsion fracture of the tibial tubercle, which occurs when the patellar tendon pulls a piece of bone off of the tibia. This is an acute injury where the apophyseal ossification center becomes displaced, as opposed to chronic repetitive stress injuries at […]
Thoracic Spine Radiographic Anatomy
Radiographic anatomy of the thoracic spine. Image source from WikiRadiography (WetPaint) here.
Cervical Spine Radiographic Anatomy
Image source from WikiRadiography (Wetpaint) here. Read about cervical ribs and thoracic outlet syndrome here.
Anatomy of a Chest X-Ray
Image source here.
Unilateral Hyperlucent Hemithorax Mnemonic – CRAWLS
This mnemonic is commonly used to recall the differential diagnosis of a unilateral hyperlucent hemithorax: C – contralateral lung has increased density or opacity (such as posterior layering of a pleural effusion in the supine patient) R – rotation of the patient causing less attenuation of the x-ray beam A – air (pneumothorax) W – […]
Solution to Unknown Case #21 – Mesenteric Lymphadenopathy Differential Diagnosis
History: 30 year old female with HIV and abdominal pain. This case demonstrates small bowel mesenteric lymphadenopathy, which is just enlarged lymph nodes in the mesentery. The differential diagnosis along with distinguishing factors is as follows: 1. Lymphoma – the most common malignant cause of mesenteric lymphadenopathy (most commonly Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma). Will commonly show node […]