Abdominal radiograph: 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 radiograph

Sample item

What pattern suggests large-bowel obstruction?

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The answer and the reasoning

D. Peripheral colonic dilatation

This item reviews Abdominal radiograph; Peripheral colonic dilatation is the best answer because it directly matches the imaging or dental finding described.

Option by option

  • A. Pleural effusion

    Pleural effusion is plausible but not the single best answer.

  • B. Central valvulae only

    Central valvulae only does not fit the stated pattern.

  • C. Cardiomegaly

    Cardiomegaly is not supported by the scenario.

  • D. Peripheral colonic dilatation (correct)

    Correct. Peripheral colonic dilatation fits the key clinical or imaging feature.

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What is the answer to this Radiology question?

The best answer is D, Peripheral colonic dilatation. This item reviews Abdominal radiograph; Peripheral colonic dilatation is the best answer because it directly matches the imaging or dental finding described.

Why is "Pleural effusion" not the answer?

Pleural effusion is plausible but not the single best answer.

Why is "Central valvulae only" not the answer?

Central valvulae only does not fit the stated pattern.

Why is "Cardiomegaly" not the answer?

Cardiomegaly is not supported by the scenario.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Abdominal radiograph in Radiology. The correct option holds because: Correct. Peripheral colonic dilatation fits the key clinical or imaging feature.

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 radiograph?

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.