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Week
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Topic
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1
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Introduction
to class and the textbook
Clinical
Imaging
Objectives:
Students should gain a working knowledge of
imaging techniques as it relates to chest radiology specifically: Plain film,
Tomography, Computed tomography, Radionuclide scanning, Angiography, Bronchography, Magnetic resonance imaging, Fine needle
biopsy, and Ultrasound
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How to
approach a chest x-ray and normal anatomy
Objectives:
To gain a working knowledge / review of normal
radiographic anatomy of the chest and a logical approach to looking at the
chest radiograph, specifically: Chest search pattern, Radiographic anatomy
(structures outside the chest, Osseous structures, Major lung divisions,
Airways, Boyden;s lung classification)
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How to
approach a chest x-ray and normal anatomy
Objectives:
To gain a working knowledge / review of normal
radiographic anatomy of the chest and a logical approach to looking at the chest
radiograph, specifically: Chest search pattern, Radiographic anatomy
(structures outside the chest, Osseous structures, Major lung divisions,
Airways, Boyden;s lung classification)
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2
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How to
approach a chest x-ray and normal anatomy
Objectives:
To gain a working knowledge / review of normal
radiographic anatomy of the chest and a logical approach to looking at the
chest radiograph, specifically: Chest search pattern, Radiographic anatomy
(structures outside the chest, Osseous structures, Major lung divisions,
Airways, Boyden lung classification)
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Normal
anatomy continued
Objectives:
To gain a
working knowledge / review of normal radiographic anatomy of the chest,
specifically: Hemidiaphragm, Eventration,
tenting, Hilum, Lymph, Interstitium,
Heart shadow, Sagittal dimensions of the thoracic
cage, Clear spaces, and Mediastinum
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Radiographic
signs
Objectives:
These
lectures also provides the student with the radiographic signs to be used in describing
pathology such as: Silhouette sign, Air-bronchogram,
Extrapleural sign, Cavitiation,
Meniscus sign, Atelectasis
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3
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Radiographic
signs continued
Objectives:
These
lectures also provides the student with the radiographic signs to be used in
describing pathology such as: Tracheal deviation, unilateral elevation of the
diaphragm, Pleural effusions, Radiographic signs of Mediastinal
abnormalities, Pneumothorax
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Pattern
approach to chest radiology
Objectives:
These lectures also provide the student with the
radiographic patterns to be used in describing differential diagnoses.
Master of the patterns is essential for success in up coming lectures.
The patterns discussed will be: Mass and consolidation
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Pattern
approach to chest radiology continued.
Objectives:
These
lectures also provide the student with the radiographic patterns to be used
in describing differential diagnoses. Master of the patterns is
essential for success in up coming lectures. The patterns discussed
will be: Interstitial, airway, and mixed
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4
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Pattern
approach to chest radiology continued.
Objectives:
These
lectures also provide the student with the radiographic patterns to be used
in describing differential diagnoses. Master of the patterns is
essential for success in up coming lectures. The patterns discussed
will be: Interstitial, airway, and mixed.
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Imaging
infectious diseases of the lung
Objectives:
To master the classifications schemes in classifying
infectious disorders of the chest specifically: Clinical classifications of
pneumonia, Radiographic patterns of pneumonia (Alveolar, Bronchopneumonia,
Interstitial pneumonia)
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Infectious
diseases of the lung: specific causes
Objectives:
To master the epidemiological, clinical symptoms,
pathological, and radiographic manifestations of specific causes of
pneumonia, specifically: Pneumococcal, Klebsiella, Staph. Aureus, Asperation pneumonia,
Pseudomonas, Actinomycosis, Viral pneumonia, Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia,
Granulomatous diseases(Endemic fungal
infections)
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5
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Imaging
infectious diseases of the lung
Objectives:
To master the classifications schemes in
classifying infectious disorders of the chest specifically: Clinical
classifications of pneumonia, Radiographic patterns of pneumonia (Alveolar,
Bronchopneumonia, Interstitial pneumonia)
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Infectious
diseases of the lung: specific causes continued
Objectives:
To master the epidemiological, clinical symptoms,
pathological, and radiographic manifestations of specific causes of
pneumonia, specifically: Aspergillosis, Candidiasis, Tuberculosis
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6
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Pneumoconiosis
Objectives:
To master the epidemiological, clinical symptoms,
pathological, and radiographic manifestations of the occupational inhalation
disorders of the lung, specifically: Silicosis, Asbestosis, Mesothelioma, Coal workers, Hypersensitivity
pneumoconiosis
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Pneumoconiosis
(Continued)
Objectives:
To master the epidemiological, clinical symptoms,
pathological, and radiographic manifestations of the occupational inhalation
disorders of the lung, specifically: Silicosis, Asbestosis, Mesothelioma, Coal workers, Hypersensitivity
pneumoconiosis
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7
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Chronic
obstructive pulmonary diseases
Objectives:
To master the epidemiological, clinical symptoms,
pathological, and radiographic manifestations of the chronic obstructive
pulmonary diseases, specifically: Emphysema, Bronchiectasis,
Chronic bronchitis, Asthma
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Primary neoplasms of the lung
Objectives:
To master the epidemiological, clinical symptoms,
pathological, and radiographic manifestations of the neoplastic
disorders of the chest, specifically: Squamous cell
carcinoma, Adenocarcinoma, Small cell carcinoma,
Large cell carcinoma, Bronchoalveolar cell
carcinoma, General radiographic presentations of bronchogenic
carcinomas
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Metastatic disease and benign chest neoplasms
Objectives:
To master the
epidemiological, clinical symptoms, pathological, and radiographic
manifestations of the secondary neoplastic
disorders of the chest and benign neoplasms,
specifically: Hematogenous spread, Lymphatic
spread, Hamartoma, Adenoma
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8
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Inflammatory,
non infectious diseases of the chest
Objectives:
To master the epidemiological, clinical symptoms,
pathological, and radiographic manifestations of the Inflammatory, non infectious
diseases of the chest, specifically: Sarcoidosis,
SLE, RA, AS, Wegener's granulomatosis
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Vascular
disorders of the lung
Objectives:
To master the epidemiological, clinical symptoms,
pathological, and radiographic manifestations of the Vascular disorders of
the lung, specifically: Pulmonary edema, Pulmonary hypertension, Disorders
occurring in the aorta
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9
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Examination
and normal anatomy of the abdomen
Objectives:
Students should gain a working knowledge of imaging
techniques and anatomy as it relates to abdominal radiology specifically:
Plain film examination, Normal abdominal structures
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Plain film
gas patterns, Contrast studies of the bowel
Objectives:
Students should gain a working knowledge of the
different types of gas patterns and basic contrast examinations,
specifically: Gas patterns, Make-up of intestinal gas, Single contrast
studies, Double contrast studies, Pathologic patterns seen on contrast
studies
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Esophagus,
Duodenum, Small bowel
Objectives:
To master the epidemiological, clinical symptoms,
pathological, and radiographic manifestations of basic disorders of the
esophagus, duodenum, and small bowel, specifically: Zenker's
Diverticulum, Epiphrenic diverticulum, Achalasia, Gastroesophageal reflux, Barrett's esophagus, Duodenal
ulcers, Complication of ulcers, Mechanical bowel obstruction, Inguinal
hernias
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10
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Abdominal
calcifications
Objectives:
To master the epidemiological, clinical symptoms,
pathological, and radiographic manifestations of abdominal calcifications,
specifically: Patterns of abdominal calcifications, Concretions (Appendicolith, Cholelithiasis,
Pancreatic Calculi, Phleboliths, Prostate Calculi,
Urinary tract Calculi)
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Calcifications
of the abdomen (continued)
Objectives:
To master the epidemiological, clinical symptoms,
pathological, and radiographic manifestations of abdominal calcifications,
specifically: Conduit wall, Cyst, Mass
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Urinary
tract
Objectives:
Students should gain a working knowledge of
imaging techniques and anatomy as it relates to urinary tract radiology
specifically: Examination, Normal anatomy
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11
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Urinary
tract continued
Objectives:
To master the epidemiological, clinical symptoms,
pathological, and radiographic manifestations of variants and calculi of the
urinary tract, specifically: Variants, Urinary stones, Bladder stones
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Urinary
tract continued
Objectives:
To master the epidemiological, clinical symptoms,
pathological, and radiographic manifestations of variants and calculi of the
urinary tract, specifically: Variants, Urinary stones, Bladder stones
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Urinary
tract continued
Objectives:
To master the epidemiological, clinical symptoms,
pathological, and radiographic manifestations of variants and calculi of the
urinary tract, specifically: Variants, Urinary stones, Bladder stones
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12
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Introduction to MRI
Objectives:
Review basic MR physics
applicable to soft tissue injury.
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Tendon Injury
Objectives:
Basic
understanding of tendon related injuries, epidemiological, clinical and
imaging findings.
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Muscle Injury
Objectives:
Basic understanding
of muscle injuries, epidemiological, clinical and imaging findings.
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13
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Knee Injury
Objectives:
Basic
understanding of knee related injuries, mechanics of injury, sports related
injury, clinical and imaging findings.
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14
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Shoulder Injury
Objectives:
Basic understanding of shoulder related injuries, mechanism of injury,
sports related, clinical and imaging finding.
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Case studies
if time permitting
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15
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Final is comprehensive
of all material in class
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