FINAL EXAM NATIONAL BOARD OF EXAMINATIONS
JUNE 2018

POSSESSION/USE OF CELL PHONES OR ANY SUCH ELECTRONIC GADGETS IS NOT PERMITTED INSIDE THE EXAMINATION HALL.
RADIODIAGNOSIS
PAPER-II
TIME: 3 HOURS RDG/J/18/40/II
MAX. MARKS: 100
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
This question paper consists of 10 questions divided into Part "A" and part each part
containing 5 questions.
Answers to questions of part A and part B are to be strictly attempted in separate answer sheet(s)
and the main supplementary answer sheet(s) used for each part must be tagged separately.
Answers to question(s) of Part A attempted in answer sheet(s) of part B or Vice versa shall not be
evaluated.
Answer sheets of Part A and Part B are not to be tagged together.
Part A and Part B should be mentioned only on the covering page of the respective answer sheets.
Attempt all questions in order.
Each question carries 10 marks.
Read the question carefully and answer to the point neatly and legibly.
Do not leave any blank pages between two answers.
Indicate the question number correctly for the answer in the margin space.
Answer all the parts of a single question together.
Start the answer to a question on a fresh page or leave adequate space between two answers.
Draw table/diagrams/flowcharts wherever appropriate.
Write short notes on:
PART A
1. Explain the role of imaging in the evaluation of a patient with
varicose veins. Outline the various radiological interventional
approaches to the management of varicose veins.
6+4
2. Describe the characteristic radiological features which define
pulmonary tuberculosis. What are the possible complications of a
cavitary disease?
8+2
3. Enumerate the various left to right shunts. Discuss the
characteristic radiological features which can help define them.
2+8
4. Discuss the diagnostic imaging findings in stenosis of internal
carotid artery at its origin. What is the role of an interventional
radiologist in the management of such a case?
7+3
5. Enumerate the predisposing conditions which can lead to
aspiration pneumonia. What are its characteristic radiologic
features?
4+6
FINAL EXAM NATIONAL BOARD OF EXAMINATIONS
JUNE 2018

POSSESSION/USE OF CELL PHONES OR ANY SUCH ELECTRONIC GADGETS IS NOT PERMITTED INSIDE THE EXAMINATION HALL.
RADIODIAGNOSIS
PAPER-II
Please read carefully the important instructions mentioned on Page
Answers to questions of Part A and part B are to be strictly attempted in separate answer sheets and the
main supplementary answer sheets used for each part must be tagged separately.
Answers to question(s) of Part A attempted in answer sheets of Part B or vice versa shall not be evaluated.
PART B
6. Enumerate the predisposing factors which can lead to the
respiratory distress syndrome of newborn. Describe its
radiological findings and state its acute and subacute
complications.
2+8
7. Discuss the role of imaging in the evaluation of a patient with
acute lower limb ischemia. What is the role of an interventional
radiologist in the management of such a case?
7+3
8. Enumerate the possible causes of a sudden unilateral loss of
vision. Discuss the role of a radiologist in the diagnosis of any
two such conditions which may present in this manner.

9. Describe the CT and MR imaging features in malignant
mesothelioma. How is its staging carried out?
8+2
10. Enumerate the various types of aortic dissection. Describe its
contrast enhanced computed tomography and magnetic
resonance imaging findings stating their respective advantages
and limitations.
2+8