Rédaction de comptes rendus d'imagerie médicale (radiologie, scanner, IRM) en anglais
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A structured report = clinical history + technique + findings + impression.
X-ray: opacity; CT: attenuation; MRI: signal intensity.
Impression = ranked differential + recommendation.
Precision prevents patient harm.
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1. What is the standard order of sections in a radiology report?
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Réponse : B — B. Clinical history, Technique, Findings, Impression
The clinical history is stated first, followed by technique, then findings, and finally the impression.
2. Which term is used to describe a normal X-ray finding with no abnormality?
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Réponse : C — C. Unremarkable
'Unremarkable' is the standard term for no significant abnormality.
3. On CT, a lesion that is darker than surrounding tissue is described as:
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Réponse : C — C. Hypodense
Hypodense means lower attenuation, therefore darker on CT.
4. In MRI, a bright area on T2-weighted images is called:
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Réponse : B — B. Hyperintense
Hyperintense = high signal = bright on MRI.
5. Which phrase is most appropriate for a suspicious lung nodule in the impression?
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Réponse : B — B. Cannot exclude malignancy
Use cautious, non-absolute phrasing such as 'cannot exclude malignancy'.
6. What does 'correlate clinically' mean in a report?
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Réponse : B — B. Compare with patient's symptoms and lab results
It asks the clinician to integrate imaging findings with the overall clinical picture.
7. Which of the following is a common pitfall?
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Réponse : C — C. Writing 'no acute findings' without specifying body region
Too vague; specify the body region, e.g. 'no acute intracranial findings'.
8. When comparing to a previous exam, which phrase is correct?
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Réponse : B — B. Stable since prior study
'Stable since prior study' is standard; avoid informal phrases like 'better than before'.