Ultimate 300-Question Radiology Question Bank: Frequently repeated Topics for DNB/MD Exam by RADIOBITE

🧠 Neuro Radiology (30 Qs)

  1. Describe acute ischemic stroke on CT vs MRI.
  2. Role of perfusion imaging in stroke.
  3. Anatomy of Circle of Willis + causes of SAH.
  4. CT features of subarachnoid hemorrhage.
  5. MRI sequences for early stroke detection.
  6. Imaging of cerebral venous thrombosis (CT/MR).
  7. Imaging in PRES.
  8. Imaging in CNS tuberculosis.
  9. Imaging of intracranial aneurysms.
  10. CT anatomy and lesions of sellar/suprasellar region.
  11. CT neck spaces anatomy + parapharyngeal lesions.
  12. Imaging of orbital/intra‑auditory canal anomalies.
  13. Imaging of acute mastoiditis.
  14. MRI in demyelinating disease.
  15. Imaging in hydrocephalus—CT vs MRI.
  16. Imaging of trauma: acute ED CT protocol.
  17. Diffusion-weighted MRI: uses & interpretation.
  18. MRI in intracranial neoplasms.
  19. Spinal TB imaging features.
  20. MRI in degenerative spine disease.
  21. MRI myelography: indications.
  22. Postoperative spine imaging.
  23. Imaging of spinal cord tumors.
  24. CT/MRI in craniovertebral anomalies.
  25. Imaging of intracranial hemorrhage types.
  26. Imaging in intracerebral abscess.
  27. CT angiography in stroke.
  28. Imaging findings in migraine and headaches.
  29. Imaging in AVMs.
  30. Imaging in neurodegenerative disorders (e.g., Alzheimer’s).

🦴 MSK Radiology (25 Qs)

  1. Fracture classification & imaging approach.
  2. Imaging in pediatric fractures.
  3. MRI in ligament injuries (ACL/MCL).
  4. MRI in meniscal tears.
  5. Imaging of rotator cuff tears.
  6. Imaging approach to shoulder dislocation.
  7. Imaging of stress fractures.
  8. MRI in avascular necrosis (hip).
  9. Imaging in osteoarthritis vs rheumatoid arthritis.
  10. Imaging in septic arthritis.
  11. Imaging of juvenile idiopathic arthritis.
  12. Bone tumor evaluation algorithm.
  13. Osteoid osteoma imaging features.
  14. Osteosarcoma vs Ewing vs metastasis imaging.
  15. Imaging in multiple myeloma.
  16. Imaging of soft tissue sarcomas.
  17. MRI in sports injuries (knee/elbow).
  18. Imaging of tendinopathies.
  19. Imaging in compartment syndrome.
  20. Imaging of bone infections (osteomyelitis).
  21. Imaging of metabolic bone disease (osteoporosis).
  22. MRI of spine metastases.
  23. Imaging of hand & wrist pathologies (e.g., Kienbock’s).
  24. Imaging in TMJ disorders.
  25. Nuclear bone scan indications.

🫁 Chest Radiology (30 Qs)

  1. Systematic approach to CXR.
  2. Radiographic signs in pulmonary venous hypertension.
  3. ARDS imaging on CXR/CT.
  4. CXR signs of hyperlucent hemithorax.
  5. AI techniques in CXR interpretation.
  6. HRCT in UIP vs NSIP.
  7. HRCT in hypersensitivity pneumonitis.
  8. HRCT features of sarcoidosis.
  9. Imaging in TB.
  10. Silicosis/asbestosis imaging.
  11. Solitary pulmonary nodule evaluation.
  12. Pulmonary hamartoma vs metastasis.
  13. Ground-glass opacity on HRCT.
  14. Imaging in pulmonary embolism.
  15. CT angiography in PE.
  16. Imaging in pulmonary infarction.
  17. Imaging in pulmonary sequestration.
  18. Mediastinal mass differentials.
  19. Imaging of bronchogenic carcinoma.
  20. Staging lung cancer – CT, PET-CT.
  21. Imaging in COVID-19 pneumonia.
  22. ICU chest imaging – tubes + lines.
  23. Imaging of chest trauma.
  24. Pneumothorax and pneumomediastinum CT/CXR.
  25. Diaphragmatic hernia imaging.
  26. HLH imaging (Histiocytosis).
  27. Imaging of pulmonary fibrosis.
  28. Imaging of ARDS in neonate.
  29. Imaging in pediatric chest – CCAM, MAS.
  30. Mapping lung segments on PA+lat films.

🩺 Abdominal & GI Radiology (40 Qs)

  1. Acute RIF pain: adult/pediatric – US/CT features.
  2. Acute abdomen CT imaging algorithm.
  3. Imaging in blunt abdominal trauma (liver/spleen).
  4. MDCT in bowel obstruction.
  5. Plain abdominal radiograph roles.
  6. Imaging in pneumoperitoneum.
  7. Imaging of ileocecal TB vs Crohn’s disease.
  8. Imaging midgut malrotation/volvulus.
  9. Imaging in acute pancreatitis (Atlanta).
  10. CT severity stratification.
  11. Imaging in chronic pancreatitis/pseudocyst.
  12. Role of MRCP in biliary pathology.
  13. MRI liver lesions – HCC vs hemangioma.
  14. Role of hepatobiliary contrast agents.
  15. Imaging biliary atresia.
  16. MRI in biliary obstruction.
  17. Retroperitoneal fibrosis – CT/MRI.
  18. Perinephric abscess vs urinoma CT.
  19. Causes of right lumbar/RIF mass.
  20. Lymphoma vs neuroblastoma in children.
  21. Imaging of hydronephrosis in pediatrics.
  22. Imaging in appendicitis – adult/pediatric.
  23. Algorithmic approach to abdominal lump.
  24. Abdominal tuberculosis imaging.
  25. Paravertebral abdominal masses.
  26. Renal anomalies – cross-sectional anatomy.
  27. MDCT in adrenal tumors.
  28. Imaging in pheochromocytoma.
  29. Imaging adrenal adenoma vs carcinoma.
  30. Adrenal hyperplasia imaging.
  31. Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor imaging.
  32. Imaging in small bowel lymphoma.
  33. Imaging ovarian torsion/pelvic pain.
  34. Imaging in congenital urinary anomalies.
  35. Imaging in prune belly syndrome.
  36. Imaging in vascular compression syndromes.
  37. Imaging in varicocele/renal vein compression.
  38. Imaging approach in abdominal aneurysm.
  39. Portal hypertension imaging.
  40. Splenic trauma and grading.

❤️ Cardiac Radiology (30 Qs)

  1. MDCT coronary anatomy + calcium scoring.
  2. CT coronary angiography indications.
  3. Radiation reduction techniques.
  4. Cardiac MRI sequences in viability and cardiomyopathy.
  5. Delayed enhancement MRI – DCM/HCM.
  6. CT/MR in pericardial diseases.
  7. Aortic dissection classification & CT findings.
  8. Aortic aneurysm – imaging + stent graft planning.
  9. Imaging in aorto‑arteritis (Takayasu).
  10. Imaging in pulmonary hypertension.
  11. Neonatal cyanotic congenital heart disease imaging.
  12. TAPVC/TOF imaging features.
  13. PDA, ASD, VSD – imaging features.
  14. Imaging in coarctation of aorta.
  15. Atrial myxoma imaging.
  16. Cardiac tumors – CT/MRI.
  17. Cardiac thrombus vs tumor differentiation.
  18. Role of echo vs CT/MRI.
  19. Imaging in cardiomyopathy.
  20. Imaging of pulmonary venous hypertension.
  21. Coronary artery anomalies.
  22. Venous malformations – imaging & IR.
  23. Imaging in peripheral arterial disease.
  24. Lower limb DVT evaluation.
  25. Venous incompetency imaging/intervention.
  26. IR in varicose veins.
  27. AV fistula imaging.
  28. Vascular malformations imaging.
  29. CT in acute chest pain.
  30. SVC obstruction imaging.

👶 Pediatric Radiology (25 Qs)

  1. Neonatal USG in respiratory distress.
  2. Congenital diaphragmatic hernia imaging.
  3. Antenatal cardiac anomaly detection.
  4. Prune belly syndrome imaging.
  5. Imaging neonatal pyloric stenosis.
  6. Pediatric appendicitis vs mesenteric adenitis.
  7. CCAM imaging.
  8. Imaging tracheoesophageal fistula.
  9. Pediatric abdominal tumors.
  10. Neonatal intracranial hemorrhage imaging.
  11. Pediatric blunt hepatic/splenic trauma.
  12. Pediatric neck masses evaluation.
  13. Imaging in JIA.
  14. Pediatric hip disorders (LCP).
  15. Pediatric spine anomalies.
  16. Craniosynostosis imaging.
  17. CNS congenital anomalies imaging.
  18. Pediatric urinary anomalies (PUV).
  19. Pediatric chest lesions.
  20. TORCH infection imaging.
  21. Pediatric osteomyelitis imaging.
  22. Pediatric bone tumors.
  23. Vascular lesions (hemangiomas) imaging.
  24. Pediatric GI post-op imaging.
  25. Pediatric cardiac imaging echo + CT.

🌸 Breast & Women’s Imaging (20 Qs)

  1. BIRADS Mammography categories.
  2. BIRADS in US and MRI.
  3. Imaging benign vs malignant masses.
  4. Phyllodes tumor imaging.
  5. CAD in mammography.
  6. MRI protocols – diffusion & DCE.
  7. Role of MRI in staging and response.
  8. Indications for breast MRI.
  9. Elastography in breast lesions.
  10. Male breast pathology imaging.
  11. Acute pelvic pain imaging.
  12. Ectopic pregnancy imaging.
  13. Endometriosis imaging.
  14. Uterine fibroids – US/MRI.
  15. Ovarian torsion imaging.
  16. PID imaging.
  17. Congenital uterine anomalies MRI.
  18. Placenta accreta imaging.
  19. Breast implant rupture detection.
  20. OB-GYN US in first-trimester loss.

⚡ Emergency Radiology (20 Qs)

  1. NCCT head in trauma.
  2. CT trauma: FAST vs wbCT.
  3. Traumatic aortic injury CT signs.
  4. Spinal trauma imaging.
  5. Pelvic fracture imaging.
  6. C-spine trauma CT.
  7. Thoracoabdominal trauma CT compartments.
  8. Acute abdominal pain imaging.
  9. Perforation/peritonitis imaging.
  10. CT in limb ischemia.
  11. Acute chest pain imaging (CTA).
  12. Vascular emergency imaging (mesenteric ischemia).
  13. Non-trauma dyspnea imaging.
  14. GI bleeding contrast CT.
  15. Acute stroke imaging.
  16. Acute kidney injury imaging.
  17. Acute pancreatitis imaging.
  18. Acute aortic syndrome imaging.
  19. Sepsis imaging (CXR/CT).
  20. Pediatric emergency imaging.

💉 Interventional Radiology (20 Qs)

  1. Biopsy techniques + contraindications.
  2. Image-guided drainages.
  3. Angiography in GI bleed.
  4. Embolic agents & uses.
  5. IR in DVT (filters, thrombolysis).
  6. IR for varicose veins.
  7. Peripheral angioplasty & stenting.
  8. AVM embolization.
  9. Uterine fibroid embolization.
  10. HCC – TACE.
  11. Nephrostomy.
  12. Biliary drainage.
  13. Abscess drainage.
  14. Vertebroplasty/kyphoplasty.
  15. Nerve blocks for pain.
  16. Pediatric vascular anomalies IR.
  17. Pulmonary AVM IR.
  18. Pelvic congestion IR.
  19. TIPSS.
  20. IR in oncologic palliation.

☢️ Nuclear Radiology (10 Qs)

  1. FDG PET-CT oncology indications.
  2. PET false positives/pitfalls.
  3. PET in infection vs tumor.
  4. Radioiodine scan – hyperthyroid/CA.
  5. Cardiac perfusion SPECT.
  6. Brain SPECT in epilepsy.
  7. Bone scan – metastasis vs infection.
  8. Thyroid scintigraphy.
  9. Theranostics (PSMA) dosimetry.
  10. PET-CT physics & tracers.

🧍‍♂️ Radiological Anatomy (25 Qs)

  1. Brain cross-section at basal ganglia.
  2. Circle of Willis anatomy.
  3. Orbit & optic nerve cross-section.
  4. Cervical fascial spaces.
  5. Thoracic inlet anatomy.
  6. HRCT segmental anatomy of lungs.
  7. Bronchopulmonary segments.
  8. Coronary artery anatomy in CTCA.
  9. Cardiac MRI planes & segments.
  10. Pulmonary vein anatomy.
  11. Mediastinal compartments.
  12. Couinaud liver segments.
  13. Portal/hepatic veins.
  14. Adrenal gland zones.
  15. Renal anatomy & variants.
  16. Pelvic vasculature mapping.
  17. Female pelvic MRI anatomy.
  18. Prostatic zonal anatomy.
  19. Neuroforamina levels in spine MRI.
  20. Brachial plexus anatomy.
  21. Head & neck lymph node levels.
  22. Shoulder & hip bone anatomy.
  23. Scaphoid/carpal orientations.
  24. Skull base foramina.
  25. Bone ossification centres.

⚛️ Radiological Physics (25 Qs)

  1. X-ray tube design & function.
  2. Photoelectric vs Compton effect.
  3. Image contrast factors.
  4. ALARA & radiation protection.
  5. CT detectors & spiral physics.
  6. CTDI & DLP metrics.
  7. MRI T1, T2, T2* relaxation times.
  8. MRI gradient and RF coils.
  9. Pulse sequences: SE, GRE, FLAIR, DWI.
  10. MRI safety zones & contraindications.
  11. USG – frequency vs resolution.
  12. Doppler – aliasing & angle correction.
  13. Elastography principles.
  14. Acoustic impedance in US.
  15. PACS & DICOM structure.
  16. Digital vs computed radiography.
  17. Radiographic artifacts.
  18. Radiation dosimetry units.
  19. Mammography grid & compression.
  20. Image reconstruction (CT/MRI).
  21. PET-CT annihilation physics.
  22. Beam hardening & collimation in CT.
  23. Equipment QA protocols.
  24. Fluoroscopy dose reduction.
  25. Dual-energy CT basics.

Radiology Exam Blueprint: Subspecialty Weightage & High-Yield Strategy for DNB/MD

📊 Weighted Subspecialty Estimation for DNB/MD Theory Exams

SubspecialtyEstimated Weight (%)Average Qs in Each ExamHigh-Yield Topics
🧠 Neuro Radiology12–14%1–2 long + 2–3 shortsStroke, MRI brain anatomy, spine infections, trauma
🦴 MSK Radiology8–10%1 long + 2 shortsArthritis, bone tumors, sports injuries
🫁 Chest Radiology12–15%1–2 long + 3–4 shortsHRCT, TB, ILD, mediastinal masses, CXR in emergencies
🩺 Abdominal/GI Radiology15–18%2 long + 3–4 shortsIBD, TB, pancreatitis, bowel obstruction
❤️ Cardiac Radiology10–12%1 long + 2 shortsCTCA, congenital heart diseases, DHE in MRI
👶 Pediatric Radiology6–8%1 long + 1 shortNeonatal USG, congenital anomalies, HMD, DDH
🌸 Breast & Women’s Imaging6–8%1 long + 1 shortBIRADS, Mammography, OB/GYN USG
⚡ Emergency Radiology6–7%1 short + 1 longNon-contrast CT head, trauma CT, pneumoperitoneum
💉 Interventional Radiology5–6%1 long OR 2 shortsBiopsy, drainages, embolization, vascular access
☢️ Nuclear Medicine3–4%1 short (occasional long)PET-CT, thyroid scans, renal dynamic scans
📌 Anatomy (Radiological)7–10%2–3 shortsLabeled diagrams, hepatic/coronary/neck space anatomy
📡 Radiological Physics7–10%2–3 shortsMRI/CT/USG physics, radiation safety, DICOM

📌 Top Scoring Topics (High-Yield & Frequently Repeated)

Topic CategoryExamples
HRCT PatternsUIP, NSIP, TB, ground-glass opacity
Neuro EmergenciesSAH, Stroke imaging (CT/MRI), herniations
GI Infections/TB vs Crohn’sRIF mass, ileocecal TB vs Crohn’s
MRI Pelvis & BreastBIRADS, phyllodes vs fibroadenoma, adenomyosis
CT/MRI Physics + QACT dose metrics, MRI safety zones, PACS
Pediatric EmergenciesHMD, NEC, Intussusception USG, DDH
MDCT & InterventionAortic dissection, embolotherapy, trauma CT
Cardiac CT & MRICTCA, DHE in HCM, congenital anomalies
Peritoneal/RP Space AnatomyPerinephric abscess, RP fibrosis, lymph node chains
Anatomy with DiagramsCircle of Willis, bronchopulmonary segments, retroperitoneum

🔍 Sample 100-Mark Exam Pattern (Predicted from Trend)

SectionQuestionsMarks
Long Answer Questions (LAQ)2 (Neuro + Abdomen/Chest)2 × 10
Short Notes (SAQ)6–8 questions6 × 5 = 30
Very Short Notes (VSN)8–10 topics8 × 2.5 = 20
Diagram Questions2 (usually anatomy)2 × 5
Physics/Technique Questions2–310–15

🎯 Preparation Tips Based on Weightage

  1. Master Neuro + GI + Chest: They form ~40% of total questions.
  2. Cover at least 10 labeled anatomy diagrams—guaranteed marks.
  3. Prepare 20 core Physics questions (CT, MRI, USG, X-ray) for guaranteed SAQs.
  4. Read DNB Spotters PDFs + case-based revision for Pediatric & Emergency.
  5. Use flowcharts for algorithmic answers in IBD, pelvic pain, RIF mass, DVT.
  6. Image-rich topics (HRCT, MRI Pelvis, Breast) are highly favored in recent years.