CT with myelogram
a special CT scan that looks at muscle function, innervation of the nerve, and disc vertebrae
(like if someone comes in with back pain)
-it is an option for people who can't get MRi's (like an implanted device)
What does the American college of radiology recommend for a 24 ...
NSG 550 EXAM 3. DIAGNOSTIC
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What is the difference between MRI and MRA?
MRI = Magnetic Resonance Imaging. CANNOT give you any information on blood
vessels, just structures and ventricles.
MRA = Magnetic Resonance Angiography - Can look at the blood vessels .. should
be ordered if there's a concern for an occlusion
What is a mammography?
-x-ray imaging of the breast tissue for early signs of cancer. It is the only way to
detect microcalcifications
What is BI-RADS?
Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System
-Includes breast density on every single report and summary of findings
Bi-Rad System Grading 0-6
Stage 6; known malignancy/they already know they have breast cancer, they've
already had a biopsy and are positive for breast cancer. The indication of the test
would be to see if the patient is responding to treatment/progression to disease.
Stage 5;- highly suggestive of malignancy; get a follow-up biopsy
Stage 4;- suspicious; consider biopsy
, Stage 3;- probably benign, short term f/u
Stage 2;- benign
Stage 1;- negative
Stage 0;- incomplete
Other pertinent information in the Bi-RADS report
-Patient information
-imaging findings
-universal discussion of findings/assessment so everyone can communicate to
eachother (providers, radiologists, oncologists),
-density of breast tissue
-clinical correlations
-summary of findings
Importance of cervical screenings (like a papsmear)
A papsmear is the brushing of the cervix that removes sell, sent off to detect cancer.
-It is essential to make sure there is an adequate amount of sample to send off!
(That's why we do a pap smear before the pelvic exam).
Papsmear abnormalities
Pap smear abnormalities refer to various types of cell changes in the cervix that may
indicate the presence of HPV or precancerous conditions.
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