This document provides an overview of a 45-lecture radiology course for 5th year medical students at the University of Sulaimani. It includes details on the course coordinator, list of lecturers, course objectives, syllabus, reading list, and descriptions of individual lectures. The course aims to teach students how to properly use different imaging modalities and read common radiological findings. It covers a wide range of topics within radiology including the chest, cardiovascular system, gastrointestinal system, hepatobiliary system, urinary tract, bones, joints, and interventional radiology.

1. Course Book
Radiology for 5th Year Students of College of Medicine/
University of Sulaimani: 45 Lectures
Course coordinator and list of teachers
of this course
.Name of the Course: Radiology -1
Lecturer tutor in charge: Dr. Ameer Ahmad -2
Department Branch and the college: Dept. Surgery/ college of -3
medicine/ University of Sulaimani
:Contacts -4
.Address: University of Sulaimani/ College of medicine/ Dept -
.of Surgery
:amirkurda@yahoo.com-E-Mail
:Website Link -
Other participant -
:Lecturers
1- Dr. Kawa Abdulla
2-Dr.Abeer Kadhum.
3-Dr.Salal Fatih Tel no. 07701473771 salahkalary@yahoo.com
4- Dr. Nasreen Atrooshi

2. Course Overview
The student will be taught how to use the different imaging
modalities properly & which imaging modality fits particular
situation.
The student should also learn how to read the radiographs of
common clinical problems e.g. he or she should learn how to
diagnose different fractures, pneumothorax, pneumonia,
intestinal obstruction, pneumoperitoneum etc….. Not only that
the graduated doctor should also learn how to read CT scan in
patients with Stroke & head injury.
Lastly the student should be taught about the update of
Radiology & that radiology is no more used for diagnosis only,
it is taking part in the therapy as well i.e. Interventional
Radiology.

3. Reading lists:
1-Diagnostic Imaging …Peter Armstrong & Martin Wastie…..
Sixth edition ……2009
2-Textbook of Radiology & Imaging …….David Sutton
Seventh Edition….2003
3- Bailey & Love's Short Practice of Surgery
24th Edition…2004 2nd Chapter
4- WWW.LearningRadiology

4. Syllabus
No. Title of the Subject Lecturer's/Tutor's Name
2 Introduction Dr.Ameer
7 Chest diseases Dr.Abeer
4 Cardio-vascular diseases Dr.Abeer
1 Plain abdomen Dr.Kawa
5 GIT Dr.Kawa
3 Hepato-biliary system Dr.Kawa
Pancreas & spleen
2 Peritoneal cavity and Dr.Kawa
Retroperitoneum
7 Urinary tract Dr.Nasreen
3 OBGYN Dr.Nasreen
4 Bone & joint diseases Dr.Salah
1 Bone Trauma Dr.Salah
2 Spine Dr.Ameer
2 Skull & Brain Dr.Ameer
1 Sinuses, orbits & Neck Dr.Ameer
1 Interventional Radiology Dr.Ameer
45 Total

5. Detail of Syllabus
Two Lectures on Introduction & Technical Considerations: given by Dr.
Ameer
Objectives:
-Proper use of imaging department.
-How X-rays are produced in Conventional Radiography.
Syllabus:
-The basic radiographic densities.
-Projections in conventional radiology:…PA. AP. Lateral, Horizontal X-ray
beam, Lateral decubitus
-CT Scan, Ultrasound, MRI, Radionuclide imaging & PET , Basic principles
-Contrast agents in Conventional Radiography & CT.. Definition & side
effects
- PACS
-Radiation Hazards
Spine: Two Lectures given by Dr. Ameer
Objectives:
-Role of different imaging modalities in the diseases of the spine. (Plain
radiographs, MRI, CT, Myelography)

6. Syllabus:
-Signs of abnormality on plain films.
-How metastases/ myeloma/ lymphoma appear on different imaging
modalities and which one is the best.
-Infection of spine; Pyogenic & TB spondylodiscitis.
-Spinal Trauma.
-Degenerative disc disease (DDD); plain film & MRI findings.
-Disc herniation.
-Failed back syndrome.
-Spinal canal stenosis.
-Ankylosing Spondylitis.
-Spinal dysraphism.
-Spondylolisthesis.
-Spinal cord compression.
-Intrinsic disorders of the spinal cord..
Skull & brain; 2 Lectures given by Dr. Ameer
Objectives:
-Role of different imaging modalities in head injury, Stroke, Brain tumors.
Syllabus:
-Plain film; normal & abnormal intra-cranial calcification.
-Signs of raised intra-cranial pressure on Plain films.

7. -Normal & abnormal Brain CT.
-Cardinal signs of abnormal CT brain.
-CT angiography.
-MRI of the brain.
-MRA.
-US of the Brain in neonates.
-Brain Tumors; How common brain tumors appear by CT & MRI ? e.g.
glioma.
meningioma. acoustic neuroma, pituitary tumors & metastases.
-Stroke Role of CT to exclude hemorrhage initially.
-CT in subarachnoid hemorrhage..
-Role of CT in infarction.
-Role of MRI in infarction. DWI.
-AVM in MRI & MRA.
-Infection & brain abscesses.
-MS.
-Head injury; Role of CT to show epidural, subdural & parenchymal
hemorrhage. Contusion & fractures.
Sinuses, Orbits & Neck one lecture by Dr. Ameer:
Objectives
-Role of Plain film & CT in sinusitis.
-Different causes of opaque sinuses.

8. -Role of CT in blow out fracture.
-Exophthalmus.
-Diseases of Salivary glands & Role of plain radiograph, Sialography, CT &
MRI.
-Thyroid nodules; Role of US & radionuclide scan.
Interventional Radiology: one Lecture by Dr. Ameer.
Objectives
To let the student know that Imaging has not only the role in diagnosis of
diseases, but it can be of great help in treatment & may replace surgical
procedures.:
How can imaging guide biopsy? Draining abscesses? putting stents & e.g
biliary drainage ? .
Different interventional procedures via angiography; e.g. embolisation,
thrombolysis.
Plain abdominal radiographs: One lecture given by Dr. kawa Abdulla

9. Objectives:
Proper analysis of plain films
Illustration of causes of abnormal plain films
Syllabus:
-The basic plain abdominal radiographs.
-illustration of normal & abnormal plain films
-analysis of GIT dilatation
-analysis of extraluminal air.
-analysis of GIT opacities & calcification on plain films
-analysis of hepatic & splenic abnormalities on plain films
-analysis of ascites; abdomino-pelvic masses on plain films
GIT Contrast examination &other imaging modalities:
Five Lectures by Dr. kawa
Objectives:
Analysis of role & findings of contrast studies & different imaging modalities
in the GIT including US; CT; MRI; isotope studies& angiography
Syllabus:

10. -proper technique; limitations & hazards of contrast examinations.
-proper technique; limitations & hazards of other imaging modalities.
-analysis of causes & findings of barium study abnormalities; including
strictures; filling defects & ulcerations.
-dedicated evaluation of major topics: GIT malignancies; peptic ulcer;
malabsorption syndrome; ulcerative colitis & Crohns disease with
diverticular disease.
-emphasis on the role & findings on US; CT; MRI
-emphasis on the role & findings of isotope studies& angiography especially
in GI bleeding
Hepato-biliary system; three Lectures given by Dr. kawa
Objectives:
-analysis of role & findings of US; CT; MRI; isotope studies & angiography
in Hepatic; biliary; splenic & pancreatic problems
-analysis of role; findings; limitation& hazards of biliary contrast
examinations & isotope studies.
Syllabus:

11. -normal imaging appearances of liver; spleen; pancreas & biliary system
with the gall bladder.
-analysis of causes & findings of liver masses; cysts & abscesses.
-analysis of findings in cirrhosis & portal hypertension and in liver trauma.
analysis of role; findings; limitation& hazards of ERCP; PTC –
-analysis of imaging findings & limitations in cholecystitis ; GB &bile duct
stones
-analysis of imaging evaluation of jaundice starting with non invasive
studies US, CT; MRI & MRCP with occasional isotope studies then to
diagnostic& therapeutic ERCP & PTC
-dedicated evaluation of causes & findings in splenomegaly
-emphasis on the imaging findings in splenic trauma
-analysis of imaging role & findings in pancreatic tumors and in acute &
chronic pancreatitis.
Peritoneal cavity & retroperitoneum; two Lectures given by Dr. kawa
Objectives:
-analysis of imaging role & findings in ascites; peritoneal tumors& intra-
peritoneal abscesses
-analysis of imaging role; findings & limitation in evaluation of the adrenal
glands; abdominal aorta; para-aortic lymphadenopathy& retroperitoneal
tumors and abscesses.
Syllabus:

12. -analysis of imaging role & findings in ascites.
-analysis of role & findings of US; CT& isotope studies in intra-peritoneal
abscesses.
-analysis of findings on US& CT in peritoneal tumors
-US; CT & MRI appearance of normal retroperitoneal structures
- US& CT evaluation of para-aortic lymphadenopathy.
-imaging evaluation of adrenal adenoma-functioning conns & Cushing's and
non functioning adenomas
- US; CT; MRI &isotope studies evaluation of pheochromocytoma & adrenal
metastases
- Aortic aneurysms US; CT; MRI &angiographic evaluation.
-imaging evaluation of retroperitoneal abscesses & tumors

13. Chest : Seven lectures given by Dr . Abeer Kadum Abass
Objectives :
1- Role of different imaging modalities in the evaluation of different
chest diseases .
2- Proper reading of normal CXR .
3- Correlation between clinical & CXR findings for accurate way of
achieving diagnosis .
Syllabus :
- Normal CXR interpretation .
- Abnormal chest radiograph ; Silhouette sign & radiological signs of
lung diseases : air space filling ( pul. Odema & pul . consolidation ) ,
pul . collapse , spherical pul. Shadows , band like pul. Shadow , wide
spread small shadows .
- Pleura ; CXR findings , & causes in pleural effusion ( free
& loculated ) .
- Pleural thickening .
- Pleural tumors .
- Pneumo thorax ( diagnosis , causes & types ) .
- Mediastinum ; compartment , plain chest film findings in mediastinal
masses & complementary CT. Pneumo - mediastium ( causes & CXR
findings ).
- Hilar enlargement ; unilateral & bilateral ; causes & CXR findings .
- Diaphragm : Normal anatomy , variant & causes of marked unilateral
elevation of hemi diaphragm .
- Specific diseases : Infection : Bacterial pneumonia , viral &
mycoplasma pneumonia , lung abscess , pulmonary TB ( Primary &
post primary ) , fungal & parasitic disease, pneumonia in
immunocompromised host .Sarcoidosis . diffuse pulmonary fibrosis ;
CXR findings & try to determining the cause of the abnormal CXR
findings .
- Diseases of air way passages ( Asthma , bronchiolitis , acute
bronchitis , chronic obstructive air way diseases , cystic fibrosis ) ;
definition , & CXR findings ) .
- Respiratory distress in the new born (Meconium aspiration & hyaline
membranes disease) CXR findings & complications of therapy.
- ARDS; causes & CXR findings.

14. - Pulmonary embolism & infarction (CXR diagnosis, role of CT
angiography & Radionuclide scanning) .
- Trauma to the chest (CXR & CT ) findings .
- CA Bronchus (CXR findings in peripheral & central) , spread .
- Metastatic neoplasm to the chest (lung, chest wall, pleura, &
mediastium) .
- Lymphoma in the chest.
- Mammography; indications, plain radiograph & US findings in benign
& malignant focal lesions.
Cardiovascular system ( CVS ) :
Four lectures given by Dr . Abeer Kadum Abass .
Objectives:
1- Role of imaging techniques in evaluation of cardiovascular
disease.
2- Proper interpretation of the CXR; regarding normal & cardiac
diseases.
3- Emphasized that CXR is useful for looking at the effects of
cardiac diseases on the lung & pleural cavity , but provide only limited
information about the heart itself .
Syllabus:
- Evaluation of the CVS , with CXR , Echo & Doppler , CT & CT
angiography , MRI & MRA , Radionuclide techniques , cardiac
catheterization & angiography .
- Cardiac disease; size (common causes of chamber enlargement),
Chamber hypertrophy & dilatation.
- Valve movement deformity & calcification.
- Ventricular contractility.
- Pericardial diseases (effusion & calcification).

15. - Pulmonary vessels: increased flow (CXR appearance & causes),
decreased flow (CXR appearance & causes).
- Pulmonary arterial hypertension causes & CXR appearance.
- Pulmonary venous hypertension causes & CXR appearance.
- Pulmonary odema : Types , causes & CXR findings .
- Specific cardiac disorders; Heart failure , valvular heart disease , LT –
atrial myxoma & other intracardiac tumors .
- Common Congenital heart diseases; LT –RT shunt, coractation of
aorta , Tetrology of Fallot .

16. Bone & Joint diseases: Four Lectures by Dr. Salah Kalary
- First: principal of reading of bone images in different modalities
specially plain X-ray
- Second: how student can approach focal bone lesion & steps of
imaging consequences
- Third: principal of differentiation between aggressive & benign bone
lesions
- Fourth: principal of differentiation between joint degenerative
changes like OA & inflammatory joint diseases like RA
Fifth: information about criteria of differentiation between most common
type of polyarticular joint diseases.
- Syllabus:
- Imaging techniques used in Dx of bone disease( role of different
imaging modalities in approaching the bone disease
- Signs of bone disease in plain X-ray
- Types of bone diseases; focal , generalized & alteration in the
trabecular pattern or changes in the shape
- Radiological approach for diagnosis of solitary bone lesions
- Bone tumors, including primary (benign & malignant)& secondaries
- Bone infection: Pyogenic (acute & chronic) & TB
- Generalize decreased bone density (osteopenia)
- Osteoporosis.
- Rickets &Osteomalacia.
- Hyperparathyroidism.
- Multiple myeloma.
- Generalized increase in bone density
- 1-Paget’s disease
- 2- Thalassemia
- 3-Radiation induced bone diseases
- Changes in bone shapes
- Diaphyseal aclasia
- Joints diseases ( 2 lectures each of 1 hr)
- Imaging technique (roles of each modalities in Dx of joint disease)
- Approach in Dx of arthritis & radiological features of deferent type of
arthritis including OA, inflammatory & metabolic arthritis & principle
differentiating radiological points between them
- Osteochondritis including Perthe’s , Kienbock’s disease
- Freiberg’s disease Kohler’s disease

17. - Slipped femoral epiphysis
- Developmental dysplasia of the hips (DDH or CDH)
- Internal derangement of the knee joint
- Shoulder Rotator cuff tear
Bone Trauma: One Lecture by Dr.Salah Kalary.
Objectives:
- Role of plain radiograph in bone trauma.
- Signs of Fracture & dislocation.
- Role of nuclear medicine, CT & MRI in bone trauma,
- Stress fracture.
- Insufficiency fracture.
- Pathological fracture.
- Salter Harris classification.
- Non-accidental trauma.