Radiology Key

43 Gallstones Figure 43.1A This patient has gallstones in the right upper quadrant. Note the faecal loading in the colon. Background Gallstones are sometimes seen incidentally on plain films. Plain…

52 Discitis Fig. 52.1A These lateral and AP radiographs of the lumbar spine demonstrate destruction of the L2/L3 disc space caused by discitis. Background Discitis refers to infection of the…

48 Vertebral fracture wedge compression Fig. 48.1A Lateral (left) and anteroposterior (right) views of the lumbar spine demonstrating loss of anterior height of the L1 vertebra in keeping with a…

51 Septic arthritis Fig. 51.1A This radiograph demonstrates a destructive erosive process involving the first metatarsophalangeal joint with associated subluxation of the joint. This patient has septic arthritis. Background Septic…

40 Emphysematous pyelonephritis Fig. 40.1A This patient has abnormal air in the region of the left kidney. These are the appearances of emphysematous pyelonephritis. Background This is a rare but…

39 Emphysematous cystitis Fig. 39.1A This radiograph demonstrates air in the bladder wall. These appearances are consistent with emphysematous cystitis. (With acknowledgement to Dr Gill Markham for providing this radiograph.)…

33 Sigmoid volvulus Fig. 33.1A This radiograph demonstrates a large gas-filled loop of bowel, arising from the left iliac fossa and pointing to the liver. It has a central sulcus…

41 Chronic pancreatitis Fig. 41.1A There are punctate calcifications throughout the pancreas, due to chronic pancreatitis. Background Chronic pancreatitis is not an emergency per se, but the finding of pancreatic…

24 Pulmonary embolism Fig. 24.1A This radiograph demonstrates a very subtle area of oligaemia in the right upper zone, with a decreased vessel count. The subsequent CT pulmonary angiogram demonstrated…

34 Caecal volvulus Fig. 34.1 This patient has a gas-filled caecum pointing towards the left upper quadrant of the abdomen. This is a caecal volvulus. (With thanks to Dr Maruti…