Preliminary Diagnosis: Hemochromatosis I. What imaging technique is first-line for this diagnosis Non-enhanced MR imaging with T2WI and T2* GRE sequences II. Describe the advantages and disadvantages of this technique for diagnosis of hemochromatosis. Advantages MR Imaging with T2WI and T2* GRE sequences can provide best estimation of hepatic iron concentration No ionizing radiation Disadvantages…
Preliminary Diagnosis: Peptic Ulcer Disease I. What imaging technique is first-line for this diagnosis? Fluoroscopic upper GI series II. Describe the advantages and disadvantages of this technique for diagnosis of peptic ulcer disease. Advantages Diagnostic in advanced cases of peptic ulcer disease when ulcers are usually greater than 1cm Imaging features can aid in determining…
Preliminary Diagnosis: Diverticulosis I. What imaging technique is first-line for this diagnosis? Contrast enhanced computed tomography (CECT). This includes intravenous and oral contrast, if available. II. Describe the advantages and disadvantages of this technique for diagnosing diverticulosis. Advantages Diagnostic for diverticulosis. Can show the extent of diverticulosis and any associated complications. Fast and requires no…
Preliminary Diagnosis: Chronic Kidney Disease I. What imaging technique is first-line for this diagnosis: Gray-scale and color Doppler ultrasound are the first line imaging study to evaluate renal size and parenchyma and to rule out acute obstruction. II. Describe the advantages and disadvantages of this technique for diagnosis of chronic kidney disease. Advantages Ultrasound is…
Preliminary Diagnosis: Cirrhosis I. What imaging technique is first-line for this diagnosis Doppler ultrasound II. Describe the advantages and disadvantages of this technique for diagnosis of cirrhosis. Advantages Doppler ultrasound is relatively fast and inexpensive. Can be used for screening patients for hepatocellular carcinoma who have already developed cirrhosis Can be used to monitor development…
