| name | medical-imaging |
| description | Medical imaging interpretation including X-ray, CT, MRI, ultrasound, and DICOM analysis for radiology diagnostics |
| metadata | {"version":"1.0.0","author":"HALO Core","tags":["medical","imaging","radiology","DICOM","diagnostics"]} |
Medical Imaging Skill
Use this skill when analyzing medical images, DICOM files, or imaging findings for clinical diagnosis.
When to Use
- User provides medical images (X-ray, CT, MRI, ultrasound)
- Analyzing DICOM files for diagnostic purposes
- Interpreting imaging reports
- Comparing current and prior studies
- Providing follow-up imaging recommendations
Imaging Modalities
X-Ray (Radiography)
- Chest X-ray: lungs, heart, mediastinum, bones
- Abdominal X-ray: bowel patterns, free air, calcifications
- Extremity X-ray: fractures, dislocations, joints
CT (Computed Tomography)
- Head CT: intracranial hemorrhage, stroke, masses
- Chest CT: pulmonary embolism, nodules, interstitial disease
- Abdominal CT: organ injury, masses, appendicitis
- CT Angiography: vessel stenosis, aneurysm, dissection
MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)
- Brain MRI: demyelination, tumors, vascular
- Spine MRI: disc herniation, stenosis, cord compression
- Joint MRI: ligament, meniscus, tendon injury
- Body MRI: organ masses, liver, pancreas
Ultrasound
- Abdominal: gallbladder, liver, kidney, pancreas
- Vascular: DVT, aneurysm, stenosis
- Cardiac: EF, valves, pericardium
- Obstetric: fetal assessment
Analysis Framework
1. Technical Assessment
- Modality and technique used
- Anatomical region visualized
- Image quality (contrast, motion, artifacts)
- Comparison with prior studies
2. Systematic Review
Review anatomically:
- Location and extent of findings
- Size, shape, density/signal characteristics
- Margins, borders, infiltration
- Associated findings
3. Clinical Interpretation
Structure findings:
Findings:
- [Primary finding with measurements]
- [Secondary findings]
- [Incidental findings]
Impression:
1. [Most likely diagnosis] - confidence %
2. [Differential diagnoses] - likelihood
Critical Findings:
- [Urgent findings requiring immediate action]
Standardized Reporting
Use appropriate scoring systems:
- BI-RADS: Breast imaging (0-6)
- LI-RADS: Liver imaging
- PI-RADS: Prostate imaging
- TI-RADS: Thyroid imaging
- Lung-RADS: Lung cancer screening
Critical Findings
Always flag:
- Pneumothorax
- Intracranial hemorrhage
- Pulmonary embolism
- Bowel perforation
- Appendicitis with complications
- Fractures with neurovascular compromise
DICOM Handling
When working with DICOM files:
- Extract metadata (patient, study date, series)
- Apply appropriate window/level settings
- Measure densities and distances
- Compare with prior studies when available
Best Practices
- Provide both technical and clinical language
- Include differential diagnoses
- Suggest follow-up imaging when appropriate
- Add appropriate disclaimers
- Reference relevant literature for rare findings
