DNB-JUNE 2011 RADIOLOGY QUESTION PAPERS

DNB-JUNE 2011 RADIOLOGY QUESTION PAPERS
PAPER 1
1) Describe plain radiographic and CT findings of right upper lobe pulmonary collapse. 5 + 5
2) Discuss the role of CT and MRI in staging of lung cancer. 6 + 4
3) Describe the radiological findings of pulmonary complications in patients infected with HIV 10
4) describe the radiological findings of Coarctation of aorta on plain radiograph , barium contrast study ,
DSA, and MRI . Briefly describe role of interventional radiology in it. 2 x 5
5) Describe plain radiographic findings in Rheumatic heart disease in Mitral Stenosis. Mitral
regurgitation with mitral stenosis. aortic stenois 4 + 3 + 3
6) Describe etiopathogenesis , common causes , plain film and CT features of lymphangitis
carcinomatosis 2 + 3 + 2 +3
7) Outline the diagnostic imaging approach in a patient with Ovarian malignancy. Describe imaging
features, staging and impact of cross sectional imaging in ovarian cancer. 2 +3+3+2
8) enumerate causes of hypertension in 10 yr old male child . Outline radiological approach in such a
case. Role of MDCT and intervention in renal hypertension 2+3+3+2
9) What is Vesico-Ureteric Reflux. Discuss its causes and grading . Briefly describe role of imaging in
this condition. 1+2+2+5
10) Enumerate cuases of unilateral small kidney. Discuss role of imaging in establishing the diagnosis. 2
+8
PAPER 2
1) Discuss the role of plain radiograph , barium studies , ultrasound and Ct abdomen in diagnosis of
gastrointestinal tuberculosis. 2+3 + 2+3
2)What is the role of diagnostic imaging modalities in cholangicarcinoma. Discuss the morphological
findings and the significance of various modalities in management of the disease. 2 +4+4
3)Enumerate the causes of SOL in liver . Describe the USG features in any three of them 4 +2+2+2
4) Describe imaging features and intervention in vein of Galen malformation 6 +4
5) Describe the grading , imaging features and differential diagnosis of Glioblastoma multiforme. 3+5+2
6) Describe the CT and MRI features of Neurocysticercosis of brain. How would you differentiate from
other granulomatous lesions. 6+4
7)Enumerate causes of Hypertrophic osteoarthropathy. Discuss its differential diagnosis and describe
its imaging findings on plain radiograph 2+3+5
8)Discuss the radiographic and sonographic features of developmental dysplasia of Hip. 5 +5
9) Enumerate causes of unilateral proptosis. Describe imaging findings of optic glioma and
caroticocavernous fistula. 2+4+4
10) Describe imaging features of breast cancer on mammography, ultrasound and MRI. Briefly outline
approach (by flow chart) in BIRAD 4 lesion. 3 +2 +3 +2
PAPER 3
1) Define High Intensity Focused Ultrasound . Describe its clinical applications . 2+8
2) Define acute cerebral stroke. What are its types? Discuss the role of CT and MR imaging in patients
with acute stroke, enumerating the techniques that you shall employ and the characteristic findings you
would expect. 1+1+4+4
3) Describe the role of scintigraphy in cardiac imaging with emphasis on myocardial perfusion and
viability. 7+3
4) Discuss the role of CT in evaluation of patients with acute head injury, staging the types of injury,
possible complications and their long term sequelae 10
5)Discuss the role of imaging in uraemia, citing the specific role and limitations of conventional
radiography, sonography, CT, MRI and renal scintigraphy. 2 x 5
6)Discuss the role of CT in evaluation of pt with acute pancreatitis, outlining the technique , CT signs
,assessment of disease severity and its relationship to outcome of pt. 2+4+2+2
7)Describe in brief the role of plain radiography , enteroclysis, ultrasonography ,CT and MRI in
evaluation of small bowel obstruction. 2 x 5
8) Enumerate the clinical uses of MR spectroscopy in disorders and diseases of brain. Briefly discuss its
role in evaluation of brain tumors. 5 +5
9) Discuss various dose reduction techniques in MDCT. Mention the average radiation doses received
for common examination using MDCT. 8+2
10) Classify diaphragmatic hernias. Describe the radiological means to establish the diagnosis with
relevant imaging findings 4+6
PAPER 4
1) Describe the embryogenesis of human urinary system using labeled diagram. Briefly discuss the
basis of any three congenital defects of kidneys 4+3+3
2) Describe with help of labeled diagram-vascular anatomy of testes. Explain briefly its clinical
relevance in imaging of testicular malignancies. 7+3
3) Describe the MR anatomy of the knee joint. Briefly state the MR sequences you would employ to
delineate a suspected medial meniscus tear. 7 +3
4) What do you understand by tissue harmonic imaging. How is it useful during sonographic evaluation
of small parts of body? 3 +7
5)Enumerate basic properties of X rays. Describe factors affecting scatter radiation and techniques to
minimize scatter radiation. 3 +3+4
6)Brief outline the evolution of present day CT scanners citing the key specific changes through
different generations 10
7) while conducting a conventional diagnostic radiographic procedure under fluoroscopic guidance ,what
steps would you take to reduce radiation dose to patient. what measures would you take to safeguard
yourself. 6 +4
8)Enumerate causes of pain in right iliac fossa in 20 yr old married female. Discuss the role of USG
and CT scan in evaluation in this case 2 +4+4
9)Discuss briefly the principle of MR spectroscopy. Enumerate its clinical significance in any three
clinical settings , outlining how it would be useful. 7 +3
10) Enumerate conditions under which the revised PNDT act 2010, permits you to conduct prenatal
diagnostic techniques. What steps would you take in clinical USG practice to comply with the act. 5 + 5