Radiology

Mnemonic for HLA B27 associated diseases

HLA B27 associated diseases can be remembered using the mnemonic PAIR. Psoriasis/Psoriatic arthritis Ankylosing Spondylitis Inflammatory bowel disease Reiter’s syndrome Another useful mnemonic to remember the subgroups of seronegative spondyloarthritides is: PEARU Mnemonic P: psoriatic arthritis E: enteropathic arthritis (i.e. extraintestinal manifestation of IBD) A: ankylosing spondylitis R: reactive arthritis (Reiter syndrome) U: undifferentiated spondyloarthritis Hope that mnemonic helped. Got a better mnemonic for the same? Let us …

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“The Most Radiosensitive” One-Liners

Radiosensitivity is an important topic. Do learn these important one-liners related to Radiosensitivity. BOILS Bone MarrowMost Radiosensitive Tissue OvariesMost Radiosensitive Gonads Intestinal MucosaMost Radiosensitive Mucosa LymphocyteMost Radiosensitive Cell SkinMost Radiosensitive Organ Hope that mnemonic helped. Got a better mnemonic for the same? Let us know in the comments below.Also check out these medical mnemonics Mnemonic …

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Mnemonics for Causes of Carpal tunnel syndrome

Remember the causes of Carpal tunnel syndrome using the mnemonic DONALD TRUMP. Diabetes Overuse injury, Obesity Neoplasm Acromegaly Low thyroid(hypothyroidism) Dialysis-related amyloidosis Trauma(colles fx) Rheumatoid arthritis Use of Aromatase inhibitors Menopause, Myxedema Pregnancy Another useful mnemonic to remember the causes  of Carpal tunnel syndrome is MEDIAN TRAP Mnemonic MEDIAN TRAP M: myxoedema E: oedema D: diabetes mellitus I: idiopathic A: acromegaly N: neoplasm ​T: trauma …

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Mnemonic for Causes of Hair on end Appearance

Remember the causes of Hair on End Appearance using the mnemonic – THINGS. Thalassemia Hereditary spherocytosis IDA Neuroblastoma G6PD deficiency Sickle cell disease Hope that mnemonic helped. Got a better mnemonic for the same? Let us know in the comments below.Also check out these medical mnemonics Amino Acids – Mnemonics and High Yield Facts Spermatic …

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Mnemonics for Osteoarthritis Radiologic signs

Remember the X-ray radiologic signs in osteoarthritis using the mnemonic LOSS. Loss of joint space Osteopyhtes Subcondral Sclerosis Subchondral cysts Hope that mnemonic helped. Got a better mnemonic for the same? Let us know in the comments below.Also check out these medical mnemonics Mnemonic to remember Abdominal Pain Causes : ABDOMINAL Mnemonics to remember Fetal …

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Eggshell calcification in Silicosis

One-Liner for Exams : Eggshell calcification is seen in Silicosis IMAGING Explanation Plain X-ray posteroanterior view showing bilateral hilar adenopathy with eggshell calcification Hope that mnemonic helped. Got a better mnemonic for the same? Let us know in the comments below.Also check out these medical mnemonics Mnemonic for Behcet’s Disease – ORAL UPSET Mnemonics to …

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Signs In Radiology – A Comprehensive List

This is a comprehensive compilation of the various imaging signs seen in radiology, compiled from online resources like radiopaedia, LearningRadiology and standard textbooks.This is a high-yield topic in radiology and multiple MCQs are asked on this topic, in every medical exam, be it USMLE, NEET, PLAB, INICET. DO bookmark this page and try to revise …

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