ABPS Diagnostic Radiology case studies
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The American Board of Physician Specialties (ABPS) offers board certification in diagnostic radiology through its certifying body, the Board of Certification in Radiology. The credential is intended for physicians who have completed accredited radiology training and want board certification through the ABPS pathway rather than through the ABR. Certification is a demonstration of broadly based competence across the full scope of diagnostic imaging, and maintenance of certification is expected over time. The examination is computer-based and multiple choice, and it samples the entire discipline rather than concentrating on a single subspecialty: thoracic, abdominal, genitourinary, musculoskeletal, neurologic, breast, cardiovascular, pediatric, nuclear, ultrasound and obstetric/gynecologic, interventional, and physics and safety content all appear. The ABPS Diagnostic Radiology case studies are 5 cases and about 2,365 words.
1Incidental Pulmonary Nodule in a High-Risk Surgical Candidate
A 68-year-old man with a 50 pack-year smoking history presents for preoperative evaluation before elective total hip arthroplasty for severe osteoarthritis. He has no respiratory symptoms.
521 words, about 3 min2Suspected Small Bowel Obstruction in a Virgin Abdomen
A 45-year-old woman presents to the emergency department with 2 days of crampy abdominal pain, nausea, and bilious vomiting. She has not passed flatus or stool for 24 hours.
528 words, about 3 min3Incidental Adrenal Nodule in a Patient with Resected Melanoma
A 62-year-old man with a history of stage IIB melanoma of the left shoulder resected 3 years ago presents for routine surveillance. He feels well and has no symptoms.
466 words, about 2 min4Acute Headache and Visual Changes in a Young Woman
A 28-year-old woman presents to the emergency department with a severe headache that began suddenly 6 hours ago, described as 'the worst headache of my life.' She also reports transient visual obscurations in both eyes. She is 6 weeks postpartum and has a history of migraine.
397 words, about 2 min5Screening Mammography Callback in a Woman with Dense Breasts
A 52-year-old woman presents for routine screening mammography. She has no symptoms and no family history of breast or ovarian cancer.
453 words, about 2 min