Abdominal imaging: practice question

A Radiology question in the style of the NEET PG paper. Answer it first, then read why the right option is right and why each of the others is wrong.

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Radiology · Abdominal imaging

Sample item

What CT feature is often associated with acute appendicitis?

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The answer and the reasoning

B. Dilated inflamed appendix

The central Abdominal imaging principle supports Dilated inflamed appendix; it is the answer that most directly explains the image finding, modality choice, or oral-health feature described.

Option by option

  • A. Clear lung apices

    Clear lung apices is not supported by the imaging or dental clue provided.

  • B. Dilated inflamed appendix (correct)

    Correct. Dilated inflamed appendix best matches the key information in this scenario.

  • C. Collapsed gallbladder only

    Collapsed gallbladder only does not fit the stated abdominal imaging context.

  • D. Bilateral renal agenesis

    Bilateral renal agenesis may be used elsewhere but is not the strongest answer here.

Source note: Original NextPrep sample item — pending expert review. This item is original practice material awaiting independent expert review, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.

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What is the answer to this Radiology question?

The best answer is B, Dilated inflamed appendix. The central Abdominal imaging principle supports Dilated inflamed appendix; it is the answer that most directly explains the image finding, modality choice, or oral-health feature described.

Why is "Clear lung apices" not the answer?

Clear lung apices is not supported by the imaging or dental clue provided.

Why is "Collapsed gallbladder only" not the answer?

Collapsed gallbladder only does not fit the stated abdominal imaging context.

Why is "Bilateral renal agenesis" not the answer?

Bilateral renal agenesis may be used elsewhere but is not the strongest answer here.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Abdominal imaging in Radiology. The correct option holds because: Correct. Dilated inflamed appendix best matches the key information in this scenario.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Abdominal imaging?

Learn signs with the image, and the disease they point to. Then use the flashcards and the other Radiology questions on this site to test what stuck.

Is this a real NEET PG question?

No. It is an original practice item (editorial status: sample, version 1). NextPrep does not publish recalled or leaked questions, and independent faculty review of this item has not been completed yet, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.