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Chapter-08 Basic Computed Tomography Pathologies

BOOK TITLE: Textbook of Radiology for CT and MRI Technicians with MCQs

Author
1. Khanduri Sachin
ISBN
9789352701766
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/14192_9
Edition
1/e
Publishing Year
2018
Pages
15
Author Affiliations
1. Era’s Lucknow Medical College, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
Chapter keywords
Computed tomography, CT, head, thorax, hepatobiliary system, pancreas, genitourinary tract, urinary bladder

Abstract

The objective of this chapter is to introduce the pathologies of basic computed tomography. This chapter is divided into six parts following as head, thorax, hepatobiliary system, pancreas, genitourinary tract, urinary bladder. Trauma is the most common indication for doing a plain computed tomography (CT) scan and it is the leading cause of brain hematoma or hemorrhage. Lungs are the most common site of tuberculous infection and its manifestations depend whether the infection is primary or postprimary. Acute pancreatitis refers to acute inflammation of the pancreas and is a potentially life-threatening condition. In this chapter, multiple choice question are provided along with their answers.

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