SAQ 1414 – Recurrent flank pain with CT slices and ED imaging plan

Marked out of 11.00

A 56-year-old man presents with severe right-sided flank pain.

A CT scan has been performed. Two non-contiguous slices are displayed below.

Two non-contiguous CT abdomen pelvis slices for severe flank pain.
Non-contiguous CT slices for the flank pain presentation.

List three abnormalities on the imaging.

(Marked out of 3.0)


/ 3

List three further investigations you would perform, with justification.

(Marked out of 3.0)


/ 3

On review, you note he has had 12 CT scans in the previous year. You decide to write an ED management plan for future presentations to minimise radiation exposure. State five points in your plan.

(Marked out of 5.0)


/ 5

Total Score: 0 / 11

Percentage: 0%