AI tool could reduce unnecessary thyroid biopsies
The algorithm achieved a sensitivity comparable to that of fine-needle aspiration biopsy, researchers say.
Tag: Radiology
When investigations don’t match clinical findings
Earl is an 88-year-old retired teacher who presents to his GP with gross swelling of the left upper limb for the past 24 hours. The…
What’s causing this periumbilical pain?
Matt, a 42-year-old lawyer, presents with periumbilical pain and discharge draining from the umbilicus. He first noticed redness and pain one day prior. Test your…
Study uncovers clues to dyspnoea in long COVID
UK research using a specialised MRI technique has revealed abnormalities in gas transfer for patients who have otherwise normal lung imaging.
Medical Must-See: CT shows nothing is quite where it’s supposed to be
His heart may have been in the right place, but the ventricles were transposed.
Medical Must-See: Pick your brain – is this a plain CT or contrast enhanced?
A rare blood disorder secondary to congenital heart disease was the true highlight.
‘We didn’t see it coming’: What to expect from CT scan rationing
Radiologists are urging GPs to minimise imaging requests where possible.
Radiologists urge GPs to cut back requests for CT scans
A shortage has prompted calls for doctors to curb referrals where possible.
Why are these symptoms progressively worsening?
Lando, a 55-year-old architect, presents complaining of central chest pain, cough and dyspnoea. Test your clinical know-how by taking the quiz below. If you select…
Severe pain in the right upper quadrant points to a rare anomaly
A patient’s severe right upper quadrant pain points to a rare congenital anomaly.
