Arab Board Radiology Part 1 case studies
Arab Board Radiology Part 1 · Put your knowledge to work in context.
The Arab Board of Radiology Part 1 is the primary (written) examination that candidates sit before entering advanced training in diagnostic radiology under the Arab Board of Health Specializations. It is aimed at residents and trainees who have completed the foundational portion of their radiology training and need to demonstrate broad, working knowledge across the whole of the specialty before progressing to senior roles. The Arab Board Radiology Part 1 case studies are 5 cases and about 2,811 words.
1Post-Contrast Reaction in a Patient with Prior Moderate Reaction
A 54-year-old woman with a history of breast cancer treated with mastectomy and axillary dissection 6 years ago is referred for a staging CT of the chest, abdomen, and pelvis. Her eGFR is 62 mL/min/1.73 m² and her serum creatinine is stable.
730 words, about 4 min2Renal Function, Metformin, and Iodinated Contrast in an Emergency
A 67-year-old man with type 2 diabetes mellitus (metformin 1 g twice daily), hypertension, and known chronic kidney disease presents to the emergency department with 12 hours of severe right flank pain, fever 38.6°C, and rigors. Bedside ultrasound shows right hydronephrosis with echogenic debris.
541 words, about 3 min3Incidental Thyroid Nodule Detected on Neck CT
A 45-year-old woman undergoes a contrast-enhanced CT of the neck for a suspected deep neck infection, which resolves with antibiotics. The radiology report notes an incidental 1.6 cm solid, hypoechoic thyroid nodule in the left lobe with punctate echogenic foci and no cervical lymphadenopathy.
498 words, about 2 min4Suspected Pulmonary Embolism in Pregnancy
A 29-year-old woman at 24 weeks' gestation presents with sudden-onset pleuritic chest pain and dyspnea. Heart rate is 112/min, blood pressure 118/74 mmHg, respiratory rate 22/min, and oxygen saturation 94% on room air.
516 words, about 3 min5Pediatric Elbow Trauma: Choosing the Right Imaging Pathway
A 6-year-old boy falls from playground equipment onto an outstretched hand. He has swelling and tenderness over the lateral elbow and refuses to move the arm.
526 words, about 3 min