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Lisfranc Fracture Dislocation

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A) AP radiograph of Lisfranc Fracture Dislocation demonstrates the circled “fleck sign” or Lisfranc ligament avulsion fracture fragment. (B) C) The lateral radiograph notes with a circle, the dorsal sub dislocation of the metatarsal base. Radiographs should be repeated after two weeks to ensure surgery is unnecessary.

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Plastic Bowing Fracture Ulna

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Figure 2 A: AP view radiograph of right forearm. B: Lateral radiograph view of right forearm. An angulated fracture of the distal midshaft radius is also visualized, but there is also bowing of the ulna that is more appreciated on the lateral radiograph view. 8 Year Old Male With Trauma Due To A Fall. Xray of the Week Figure 1.

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Capsule Retention Following Capsule Endoscopy

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Frontal abdomen radiograph demonstrates foreign body consistent with capsule endoscopy device (pill cam) in descending colon. 1 ] This diagnostic procedure involves swallowing a pill-sized camera that records thousands of images of the alimentary canal including the small intestine, an area difficult to examine via traditional endoscopy.

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Lens Subluxation

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Radiographics. 2015.01.004 Sai Kilaru is a medical student at Central Michigan University College of Medicine and plans to pursue a residency in diagnostic radiology. Dr. Rice's passion for state of the art radiology and teaching includes acting as a guest lecturer at UCLA. 2006;10(4):345-350. doi: 10.1016/j.jaapos.2006.01.218

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Lens Dislocation

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CT is the most commonly used diagnostic modality in lens dislocation and can clearly show lens displacement [4]. Radiographics. He plans on pursuing a residency in Diagnostic Radiology. Austin discovered his passion for radiology during his clinical rotations and finds using imaging to diagnose patients very rewarding.

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Emphysematous Pyelonephritis

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KUB indicates kidneys, ureter, and bladder (plain abdominal radiograph); CT, computed tomography; and PCD, percutaneous catheter drainage. Pyelonephritis: Radiologic-Pathologic Review. RadioGraphics. She is excited to pursue a career in Diagnostic Radiology with interests in Interventional Radiology or Nuclear Medicine.

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Porencephaly

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Diagnostic Imaging: Obstetrics, Elsevier, 2016, pp. Jay Vora is a medical student at Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM) – Virginia and plans to pursue a residency in diagnostic radiology. He discovered his passion for radiology during the first radiology lecture at VCOM.