Important Topics in Radiology for NEET-PG by Dr. Zainab Vora

Radiology is a completely image-based subject. According to recent official subject-wise marks distribution, Radiology forms a part of General Surgery which altogether constitutes 45 marks. You’ll find approximately 7-8 questions from Radiology in the coming exam. With a view to make your neet pg preparations more effective, we approached the famous faculty of Radiology, Dr. Zainab Vora to guide you with the important topics from the NEET-PG perspective. Dr. Zainab Vora took time from her busy schedule to prepare the list of important topics which must be thoroughly prepared & revised before the exam.

Important Topics in Radiology

Topics	Sub-Topics
Imaging of All Emergencies	Pneumothorax, Tension Pneumothorax, Pneumomediastinum, Pneumoperitoneum, Pneumocephalus, Aortic Dissection, Aortic Aneurysms and Rupture,pseudoaneurysms-Yin yang sign, and Pulmonary Thromboembolism Stroke Imaging-Acute Infarct, Hyperdense MCA sign, DWI, Head Trauma-Epidural hematoma, swirl sign, subdural hematoma, subarachnoid hemorrhage, intraparenchymal and intraventricular bleed Abdominal Trauma-FAST, CECT liver lacerations, Spleenic injury Acute Abdomen-Acute Pancreatitis, small and large Intestinal obstruction and Volvulus
Xrays	Concept of KVP,MAS Important Xray views like Waters View, Caldwell View,Rhese View, Strykers View, Schuller View, Lordotic and reverse lordotic view Compton Effect,Photoelectric effect,Bremstrahlung Radiation Mammography Technique, differences from conventional radiography Hysterosalpinography images-Normal,unicornuate,bicornuate,didelphys, hydrosalpinx Important IVP images like Ureterocele, Drooping Lily sign, Retrocaval Ureter
CT scan	Spiral Ct,HRCT,MDCT,DUAL ENERGY CT, CT anatomy of brain, mediastinum, lungs, and abdomen Coronary calcium scoring(Agatston scoring) Ct Angiography-Pulmonary thromboembolism Radiation protection-lead apron, TLD batch
MRI	Indications/contraindications T1,T2,FLAIR,STIR,DWI,DTI MR spectroscopy axial, coronal.saggital MRI images of the brain
USG	piezoelectric effect Posterior acoustic shadowing and enhancement FAST and EFAST USG Elastography- Fibroscan EUS Color Doppler, Spectral Doppler umbilical artery, uterine artery, and fetal Mca Doppler
Radiotherapy	(i)Teletherapy Linac stereotactic radiotherapy-cyber knife, gamma knife IMRT Craniospinal irradiation electron beam proton beam-Bragg Peak (ii) Brachytherapy permanent and temporary implants pure beta emitters (iii) Systemic Radiotherapy--I-131, strontium -89, P-32 (iv)Law of Bergonie and Tribondeau (v)Radiosensitivity of tissues and tumors (vi)Different Iodine Isotopes-I131,I125,I124,I123 (vii)HALF LIFES Of important radioisotopes-18F,Tc99m,Iodine isotopes,P-32,CO-60,CS-137
Nuclear Medicine	Meckel's Diverticulum Thyroid Scintigraphy, Lingual Thyroid DMSA,DTPA,MAG-3 SCAN Myocardial Perfusion Imaging Myocardial Infarct Imaging Bone Scan Sulfur Colloid Scan Tc99m-Sestamibi Scan Octreotide/somatostatin receptor scintigraphy PET scan-Warburg effect,18FDG PET Pet Imaging of Heart NaF PET,C11-methionine Pet,DOPA- PET,DOTATOC -PET,DOTATATE-PET HMPAO-SPECT
Neuroradiology	Imaging of Meningioma Medulloblastoma Vs Ependymoma Craniopharyngioma Vs Pituitary Adenoma Arachnoid Cyst Vs Epidermoid Cyst Important Named Signs-Mount Fuji Sign, Humming Bird Sign, Racing Car Sign, PANDA Sign, TB Meningitis, CJD Imaging Stroke -Hyperdense MCA sign, Penumbra, CT -perfusion Imaging, Intracranial bleed-Extradural, Subdural, Subarachnoid, Intraparenchymal, Intraventricular Bleeds
Respiratory Radiology	Normal CXR PA VS AP VIEW Collapse,consolidation,pleural effusion,Pneumothorax Golden S sign, Luftsichel Sign, Silhouette Sign, Xrays of sarcoidosis, pulmonary edema, pulmonary thromboembolism CT images of Bronchiectasis, ILD, pulmonary alveolar proteinosis Aspergillosis-ABPA, Air-Crescent Sign,Halo Sign Hydatid of Lung/Lung Abscesses/Fungus Ball/Hydropneumothorax Lucent Hemithorax/FOREIGN BODY

The topics mentioned above carry high weightage in NEET-PG and therefore, you should study them thoroughly. We hope this list of Radiology high-yielding will surely help your NEET-PG exam preparation. Stay tuned for more updates! Keep Following PrepLadder.