ABR DR Core case studies
ABR DR Core · Put your knowledge to work in context.
The ABR Diagnostic Radiology Core Exam is one of the examinations administered by the American Board of Radiology, a not-for-profit organization and member of the American Board of Medical Specialties. In the ABR's own words, its mission is "to certify that our diplomates demonstrate the requisite knowledge, skill, and understanding of their disciplines to the benefit of patients," and the Core Exam sits within the Diagnostic Radiology pathway described under the ABR's Get Certified section. The ABR DR Core case studies are 5 cases and about 2,317 words.
1Post-Contrast AKI Risk in a Patient with Marginal Renal Function
A 71-year-old man with type 2 diabetes and known coronary artery disease presents to the ED with 6 hours of substernal chest pressure and a troponin that rose from 0.04 to 0.9 ng/mL. The ED team requests a CT coronary angiogram with contrast.
478 words, about 2 min2Shielding Decision for a Pregnant Patient's Chest Radiograph
A 29-year-old woman at 22 weeks' gestation presents with cough and fever. The ED orders a PA and lateral chest radiograph.
467 words, about 2 min3Statistical Power and Positive Predictive Value in a Screening Audit
Your department is auditing a new lung cancer screening program. In the first year, 2,000 patients were screened with low-dose CT.
455 words, about 2 min4Incidental Adrenal Nodule on Staging CT: When to Work Up
A 58-year-old woman with newly diagnosed breast cancer undergoes a staging CT of the chest, abdomen, and pelvis with contrast. A 2.1 cm left adrenal nodule is identified.
414 words, about 2 min5Repeat Imaging Request After a Recent Normal Study
A 44-year-old woman with a history of migraine presents to the ED with a severe headache that is different from her usual migraines. She had a non-contrast head CT at an outside hospital 5 days ago that was reported as normal.
503 words, about 3 min