FCPS Part 1 Diagnostic Radiology, Paper 2
Every chapter for the Diagnostic Radiology Paper 2, in CPSP syllabus order. Paper 1 is the same for every specialty and is in the subject chapters.
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Paper 2: Radiological anatomy: Embryology
- Germ layers and neural crestBilaminar and trilaminar disc, germ layer derivatives and neural crest
- Pharyngeal archesPharyngeal arches, pouches and clefts; face, palate and thyroid development
- Heart developmentHeart and great vessels development and fetal circulation: FCPS embryology
- Gut developmentGut development: midgut rotation, atresia, Meckel diverticulum, Hirschsprung
- Limb development and teratogensLimb and musculoskeletal development, teratogens and twinning: FCPS embryology
Paper 2: Radiological anatomy: Head and neck
- Skull and skull base foraminaSkull, facial bones, mandible and teeth; skull base foramina
- Paranasal sinuses and orbitNasal cavity, paranasal sinuses, orbit and its contents: anatomy and imaging
- Pharynx and deep neck spacesOral cavity, salivary glands, pharynx and the deep spaces of the neck
- Larynx and thyroidLarynx, thyroid and parathyroid glands: anatomy, embryology and imaging
- Neck nodes and temporal boneNeck vessels and lymph node levels; ear and temporal bone
Paper 2: Radiological anatomy: Brain
- Cerebral hemispheresCerebral hemispheres on imaging: cortex, white matter, internal capsule and limbic lobe
- Basal ganglia and pituitaryBasal ganglia, thalamus, hypothalamus, pineal and pituitary on imaging
- Brainstem and cerebellumBrainstem, cerebellum and cranial nerves on imaging: lesions and posterior fossa masses
- Ventricles and CSF (Radiology Paper 2)Ventricles, cisterns, CSF flow and meninges: hydrocephalus and intracranial bleeds
- Blood supply of the brain (Radiology Paper 2)Arterial supply of the brain, internal carotid artery and venous drainage
Paper 2: Radiological anatomy: Spine
- Vertebral column (Radiology Paper 2)Vertebral column: joints, ligaments, intervertebral discs and blood supply
- Spinal cord and meningesSpinal cord, spinal meninges and blood supply of the cord
Paper 2: Radiological anatomy: Thorax
- Thoracic cage and pleuraThoracic cage, diaphragm and pleura on imaging
- Bronchopulmonary segmentsTrachea, bronchi and lungs on imaging: lobes, segments, fissures and collapse
- Mediastinum on imagingMediastinum on the chest radiograph and CT: divisions, borders, lines and masses
- Heart and great vesselsHeart, valves, great vessels and coronary arteries on imaging
- Oesophagus and azygos systemOesophagus, thoracic duct, thymus, azygos system and mediastinal nerves
Paper 2: Radiological anatomy: Abdomen
- Abdominal wall and peritoneumAnterior abdominal wall, hernias and peritoneal spaces on imaging
- Gastrointestinal tract anatomyStomach, duodenum, small and large bowel, rectum and appendix on imaging
- Liver segments and biliary treeLiver segments, biliary tree, pancreas and spleen on imaging
- Aorta, IVC and portal veinPortal vein, abdominal aorta, IVC and posterior abdominal wall on imaging
- Kidneys and adrenal glandsKidneys, ureters and adrenal glands on imaging: anatomy, variants and masses
Paper 2: Radiological anatomy: Pelvis
- Bony pelvis and pelvic floor (Radiology Paper 2)Bony pelvis, pelvic floor, muscles and ligaments on imaging
- Rectum and anal canalSigmoid colon, rectum and anal canal on imaging
- Pelvic vessels and nerves (Radiology Paper 2)Pelvic vessels, lymphatics and nerves on imaging
- Bladder, prostate and testisBladder, urethra, prostate and testis on imaging: anatomy, injuries and tumours
- Female reproductive tractFemale reproductive tract on imaging
Paper 2: Radiological anatomy: Limbs, breast and lymphatics
- Upper limb anatomyUpper limb on imaging: bones, joints, muscles, nerves, arteries and veins
- Lower limb anatomyLower limb on imaging: bones, joints, muscles, arteries and veins
- Breast anatomy (Radiology Paper 2)Breast anatomy: lobes, hormones, age changes, blood supply and lymph drainage
- Lymphatic systemLymphatic system and lymph node groups by region
Paper 2: Physiology: Nervous system and special senses
- Special sensesSmell, taste, vision, hearing and equilibrium
- Autonomic nervous system (Radiology Paper 2)
- Speech, motor and sensory systemsLanguage and speech; motor and sensory systems
Paper 2: Physiology: Endocrine and reproductive physiology
- Pituitary and adrenal glandsHypothalamus, pituitary and adrenal glands: feedback, hormones and disorders
- Bone physiologyBone physiology: calcium, PTH, vitamin D, remodelling and bone imaging
- Reproductive physiologyFemale and male reproductive physiology: cycle, hormones, pregnancy and testis
- Diabetes mellitusEndocrine pancreas and diabetes mellitus: insulin, glucagon, crises and complications
Paper 2: Physiology: Gastrointestinal physiology
- Gastrointestinal physiologyGI function: regulation, secretion, motility and absorption
- Liver physiology and bilirubinLiver physiology, bilirubin and bile
Paper 2: Physiology: Cardiovascular, respiratory and renal physiology
- Heart as a pumpThe heart as a pump; dynamics of blood and lymph flow
- Cardiovascular regulationCardiovascular regulatory mechanisms: reflexes, renin–angiotensin system and autoregulation
- Respiratory physiology (Radiology Paper 2)Lung mechanics, gas exchange and transport, and the control of breathing
- Renal physiologyRenal physiology: clearance, GFR, tubular transport, ADH, fluids and micturition
Paper 2: Pathology: General pathology and genetics
- Cell injury and inflammationCell injury, necrosis, apoptosis, inflammation and repair: general pathology
- Benign and malignant tumoursNeoplasia: benign and malignant tumours, oncogenes, carcinogens, spread and imaging
- Genetics in diseaseGenetics in disease: inheritance patterns, risk sums, chromosomal syndromes and imaging
- Immunodeficiency and autoimmunityInfection, immunodeficiency, hypersensitivity and autoimmunity: host response
- Anaemia and leukaemiaRed and white cell disorders: anaemia, haemoglobinopathies, polycythaemia, leukaemia and lymphoma
Paper 2: Pathology: Lungs, heart and vessels
- COPD, asthma and pulmonary fibrosisObstructive and restrictive lung disease: spirometry, COPD, asthma, fibrosis, dust
- Lung cancer and pneumoniaLung cancer, pneumonia, tuberculosis, fungal infection and pulmonary embolism
- Thrombosis and atherosclerosisHaemostasis, thrombosis, embolism, atherosclerosis, hypertension and aneurysm
- Ischaemic and valvular heart diseaseCoronary, valvular, structural and congenital heart disease; heart failure
Paper 2: Pathology: Nervous system disorders
- Stroke and intracranial haemorrhageStroke, TIA and intracranial haemorrhage: physiology, pathology and CT/MRI timing
- Cerebral oedema and CSF disordersCSF flow disorders, blood-brain barrier and cerebral oedema
- Movement disorders and seizuresMovement and demyelinating disorders; seizures
- Hearing loss and eye disordersHearing loss, eye and orbit disorders, pain, fever and hypothermia: mechanisms
Paper 2: Pathology: Musculoskeletal and endocrine disorders
- Fractures and dislocationsFractures, dislocations, subluxations and nerve entrapment
- Arthritis and metabolic bone diseaseArthritis, rheumatic disease and metabolic bone disease: patterns, mechanisms, X-rays
- Endocrine disordersDiabetes, thyroid, parathyroid and adrenal disorders: pathology and imaging clues
Paper 2: Pathology: Abdominal, renal and reproductive disorders
- Oesophageal and bowel disordersOesophagus, stomach and bowel disorders: pathology, physiology and imaging
- Liver and pancreatic disordersHepatobiliary and pancreatic disorders: gallstones, cirrhosis, liver failure, pancreatitis
- Glomerulonephritis and renal diseaseRenal disorders: glomerulonephritis, nephrotic syndrome, nephropathy, stones and tumours
- Reproductive tract disordersFemale and male reproductive disorders: uterus, cervix, ovary, prostate and testis
Paper 2: Pathology: Biological, chemical and radiation injury
- Radiation protectionRadiation biology and protection; burns, chemical, heat and contrast injury