46216 - Radiodiagnostics, Radiotherapy and Nuclear Medicine (A)

Learning outcomes

The aim of the course in Radiology is to informe thestudentson the clinical capabilities of Diagnostic Imaging with thevarious methods related to it: Conventional Radiology, Ultrasound, Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Interventional and Vascular Radiology. The course teaches the diagnostic possibilities of the individualmethods, their appropriatenessin relation tothe clinical questionand the cost/benefit ratio, the optimal diagnostic flow chartto be used in different clinical situations. The skills that students must achieve isthe abilityto identifyinvestigations of Diagnostic Imagingmore appropriate for theclinical suspicion and/or for purpose of prevention.

Course contents

General notions regarding the use of imaging methods (conventional radiology, ultrasonography, computed tomography, MRI, Angiography, Interventional Radiology, Nuclear Medicine) and X-ray contrast media.

Respiratory system: an integrated approach with the various methods of diagnostic imaging; radiological anatomy; chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (bronchial asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, bronchiectasis, bronchiolitis); diffuse infiltrative lung disease (idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, sarcoidosis, carcinomatous lymphangitis, pneumoconiosis, collagen diseases , lymphangioleiomyomatosis, histiocytosis X); infectious pneumonia; pulmonary edema; pulmonary hypertension; pulmonary embolism; pulmonary nodule; lung cancer; the most common clinical features (dyspnea, cough, hemoptysis, chest pain).

Mediastinum: an integrated approach with the various methods of diagnostic imaging; radiological anatomy; expansive pathology; widespread pathology.

Pleura: an integrated approach with the various imaging methods; main pathologies (pleural effusion, pneumothorax, thickening non-neoplastic, tumors).

Heart and great vessels: an integrated approach with the various methods of diagnostic imaging; major congenital and acquired diseases.

Digestive tract: an integrated approach with the various methods of diagnostic imaging; inflammatory, functional and neoplastic diseases of the esophagus, stomach, duodenum, small intestine and colon; acute abdomen.

Liver and biliary system: an integrated approach with the various methods of diagnostic imaging; diffuse liver diseases; focal lesions; cholelithiasis; jaundice.

Pancreas: an integrated approach with the various methods of diagnostic imaging; pancreatitis; cancer.

Spleen: an integrated approach with the various methods of diagnostic imaging; major diseases.

Peritoneum and retroperitoneum: an integrated approach with the various methods of diagnostic imaging; major diseases.

Urinary system: an integrated approach with the various methods of diagnostic imaging; radiological anatomy;dysplasia; urinary lithiasis; obstructive uropathy; pyelonephritis; renal failure; renal vascular disease; neoaplastic disease; major diseases of the bladder; the most common clinical features (hematuria, renal colic).

Reproductive system: an integrated approach with the various imaging methods; main diseases of the prostate, uterus and ovaries.

Thyroid and adrenal gland: an integrated approach with the various methods of diagnostic imaging; functional pathology; expansive lesions.

Breast: an integrated approach with the various methods of diagnostic imaging; neoplastic disease.

Readings/Bibliography

The teaching material relating to the lessons given, is available on the website AMS Campus - AlmaDL - University of Bologna, with limited access to university students.

It 'still a need to study and completion of the program using any specific text-book.

Some references:

COMPENDIO DI RADIOLOGIA - Passariello R, Simonetti G - Idelson Gnocchi, 2010.

MANUALE DI DIAGNOSTICA PER IMMAGINI PER IL CORSO DI LAUREA IN MEDICINA E CHIRURGIA -Torricelli P, Mignani S, Zompatori M - Editirice Esculapio, 2008.

DIAGNOSTICA PER IMMAGINI E RADIOTERAPIA - Cittadini G, Cittadini G, Sardanelli F - ECIG, 2008.

DIAGNOSTICA PER IMMAGINI PER STUDENTI E MEDICI DI MEDICINA GENERALE -AA.VV. - Idelson Gnocchi, 2008.

Teaching methods

Lectures using Power-Point presentation.

Assessment methods

The final test is designed to assess the achievement of learning objectives of the various teachings.

Thetest consists of a first written part (10 multiple choice questions on all topics of the CI) to be carried out immediately before the oral examination. This test is not conditioning for admission to the oral test but its purpose is to allow the student a check of your skill and then decide whether or not to proceed with the next test.

The oral examination consists of the exposure of at least two arguments for the different teachings of the CI, one of which must Radiology.

If the student had previously supported a trial ongoing in relation to the teaching of Health Physics, that will be counted in the final vote. Otherwise, the student may be offered a question relating to this teaching.

The final gradeis determined from the average of the mark obtained foreach topic.

Teaching tools

PC

Office hours

See the website of Giuseppe Battista