-This is an axial T2 image at the level of the femoral condyles. The open arrow points to the medial patellar retinaculum. What does the solid arrow point to?
A) Edema
B) Fatty tumor
C) Hemorrhage
D) Osteogenic tumor

Question

-This is an axial T2 image at the level of the femoral condyles. The open arrow points to the medial patellar retinaculum. What does the solid arrow point to?
A) Edema 
B) Fatty tumor 
C) Hemorrhage 
D) Osteogenic tumor

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The solid arrow indicating edema is consistent with the appearance on a T2-weighted MRI, where edema is characterized by increased signal intensity, making it appear brighter than the surrounding tissues.

-This Is an Axial T2 Image at the Level of the Femoral