Pathology Quiz 3 Review

carcinoma of the bladder & technique change

solid mass arising from bladder wall

increase technique

cystitis & technique change

inflammation of urinary bladder

most common HAI

increase technique

glomerulonephritis & technique change

inflammation of the glomerulus of the kidney

blunted calyces on image

increase technique

polycystic kidney disease & technique change

enlarged kidneys containing numerous fluid-filled cysts

increase technique

Pylenophritis & technique change

inflammation of renal pelvis and parenchyma caused by pus forming bacteria

increase technique

Renal calculus (stone) & technique change

kidney stones

stones are harder to penetrate, but overall technique no increase in technique to compensate

Renal cysts & technique change

fluid filled mass in kidney

increase technique

Wilm’s tumor & technique change

pediatric

most common pediatric malignant cancer of kidney

increase from pediatric technique

Bicornate uterus & technique change

A uterus with paired uterine horns extending to the uterine tubes 

Uterine fibroids & technique change

benign, smooth muscle tumor

aka leiomyoma

stimulated by estrogren

Prostate carcinoma & technique change

2nd most common malignancy in men

Meningocele/spina bifida & technique change

failure of vertebral arches to form properly, with associated soft tissue mass

no technique change

CHF & technique change

congestive heart failure

inability of heart to propel blood at rate & volume sufficient to provide supply to tissues

Hematoma & technique change

localized collection of extravasated blood, usually clotted

epidural: arterial bleeding

subdural: venous bleeding

Pulmonary embolism & technique change

thrombus: intravascular clot

DVT & technique change

deep venous thrombosis

lower extremities, major source of potentially fatal pulmonary embolism

Aneurysm & technique change

localized dilation of an artery; commonly involves the aorta

Sinusitis & technique change

Caused by a viral upper respiratory infection, it obstructs drainage, and causes localized pain, tenderness, and fever

maxillary most commonly affected

increase technique

What is the modality of choice for imaging of the cardiovascular and CNS pathology

CT

carcinoma of the kidneys (renal)

Renal carcinoma; hypernephroma; solid mass cancer that causes renal bulging or enlargement with an impact on the collecting system

increase technique

unicornate uterus

elongated uterine cavity with single fallopian tube