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Esophageal mass (mnemonic)
A mnemonic to remember the causes of an esophageal mass is:
CALL the MVP
Mnemonic
C: carcinoma
A: adenoma
L: lymphoma
L: leiomyoma
M: metastasis
V: varices
P: papilloma/polyp
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Bochdalek hernia features (mnemonic)
A helpful mnemonic for remembering the features of a Bochdalek hernia is:
5 Bs
Mnemonic
B: Bochdalek
B: big
B: back and lateral, usually on the left side
B: baby
B: bad (associated with pulmonary hypoplasia)
To remember the side in which a Bochdalek hernia more commonly occurs (and to co...
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High density GI lesions on CT (mnemonic)
There are several mnemonics to remember the causes of high density lesions in the gastrointestinal tract on CT:
CHIPES
COINS
PIG BEACH
Mnemonics
CHIPES
C: chloral hydrate/cocaine packets
H: heavy metals
I: iodinated compounds, e.g. contrast media, iron
P: phenothiazines
E: enteric-coat...
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Rule of 2s in Meckel diverticulum
The rule of 2s is a useful mnemonic for the features of Meckel diverticulum, although the figures do have a broad range:
occur in 2% of the population
are 2 inches (5 cm) long
are 2 feet (60 cm) from the ileocecal valve
2/3 have ectopic mucosa
2 types of ectopic tissue are commonly present ...
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Causes of pancreatitis (mnemonic)
A catchy and early learnt mnemonic for recalling some of the causes of pancreatitis is:
I GET SMASHED
Mnemonic
I: idiopathic
G: gallstones, genetic - cystic fibrosis
E: ethanol (alcohol)
T: trauma
S: steroids
M: mumps (and other infections)/malignancy
A: autoimmune
S: scorpion stings/s...
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