The Diagnostic Imaging Blog
…to help you learn diagnostic imaging pearls for common primary care presentations.
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Diagnostic Imaging for a Breast Lump (and other breast concerns)
Approach to Breast Lump: Learn high-yield history, physical exam, and diagnostic imaging tips for this common primary care presentation.
Read time: 6-7 minutes
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Screening: Guidelines, Risks, and Follow-Up
Learn who should be screened for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA), major risk factors, guideline differences, and how to monitor detected aneurysms.
Read time: 5-6 minutes
Hepatic Hemangiomas on Ultrasound: How Primary Care Providers Should Interpret This Incidental Liver Lesion
Learn how to manage the common incidental finding of hepatic hemangiomas - to follow up, or not to follow up?
Read time: 5-6 minutes
When to Order Imaging for Acute Right Upper Quadrant Abdominal Pain
From biliary colic to pancreatitis - we review RUQ pain differentials you do not want to miss, and considerations for diagnostic imaging.
(6-7 minute read)
Should I Order an Ultrasound for my Patient with Suspected Hernia?
Hint: if it walks and talks like a hernia without red flags, ultrasound isn’t needed.
Read time: 2-3 minutes
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