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50 MD Radiology Thesis Topics
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This page lists 50 radiology thesis topics for postgraduate candidates in India for the 2026-2027 academic session. Radiology suits postgraduate research unusually well, because the natural design of the specialty — an index test compared against a reference standard — is exactly the design a three-year programme can complete.
The radiology thesis topics below lean on that structure, comparing an imaging modality or measurement against histopathology, surgical findings, or an accepted clinical standard. They span abdominal, chest, neurological, musculoskeletal, obstetric, breast and vascular imaging, with cross-sectional spectrum studies where a reference standard is not available. All are workable with the equipment a teaching hospital department already runs.
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- Evaluation of ultrasonography against computed tomography in the assessment of patients presenting with acute abdominal painGet protocol
- A cross-sectional study of the ultrasonographic spectrum of focal hepatic lesions with correlation to computed tomography findingsGet protocol
- An observational study of computed tomography findings in patients presenting with acute pancreatitis and their correlation with clinical severityGet protocol
- A comparative study of ultrasonography and magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography in the evaluation of biliary obstructionGet protocol
- A study of the ultrasonographic assessment of hepatic steatosis with correlation to biochemical parameters in patients with fatty liverGet protocol
- Evaluation of computed tomography in the localisation and characterisation of gastrointestinal perforation with surgical correlationGet protocol
- A cross-sectional study of the radiographic pattern of pulmonary lesions in patients with suspected pulmonary tuberculosisGet protocol
- A comparative study of chest radiography and high resolution computed tomography in the evaluation of interstitial lung diseaseGet protocol
- An observational study of computed tomography findings in patients presenting with haemoptysisGet protocol
- A study of the computed tomography features of solitary pulmonary nodules with histopathological correlationGet protocol
- Evaluation of chest radiography against computed tomography in the detection of pleural pathologyGet protocol
- A cross-sectional study of computed tomography findings in patients presenting with acute stroke within the first twenty-four hoursGet protocol
- A comparative study of computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging in the evaluation of intracranial space occupying lesionsGet protocol
- An observational study of magnetic resonance imaging findings in patients presenting with seizuresGet protocol
- A study of magnetic resonance imaging patterns in patients with demyelinating disease of the central nervous systemGet protocol
- Evaluation of diffusion weighted magnetic resonance imaging in the early detection of cerebral infarctionGet protocol
- A cross-sectional study of computed tomography findings in patients presenting with head injuryGet protocol
- A comparative study of magnetic resonance imaging and arthroscopy in the evaluation of internal derangement of the kneeGet protocol
- An observational study of magnetic resonance imaging findings in patients presenting with shoulder painGet protocol
- A study of magnetic resonance imaging findings in patients with low back pain and their correlation with clinical severityGet protocol
- A cross-sectional study of radiographic and magnetic resonance imaging features in patients with suspected bone tumoursGet protocol
- Evaluation of ultrasonography in the assessment of soft tissue swellings with histopathological correlationGet protocol
- Evaluation of ultrasonographic fetal biometry formulae against actual birth weight at termGet protocol
- An observational study of the antenatal ultrasonographic detection of fetal anomalies with postnatal correlationGet protocol
- A study of umbilical artery Doppler indices and their association with perinatal outcome in high risk pregnancyGet protocol
- A cross-sectional study of the ultrasonographic assessment of amniotic fluid volume and its association with pregnancy outcomeGet protocol
- Evaluation of transvaginal ultrasonography in the assessment of women with first trimester bleedingGet protocol
- A cross-sectional study of the mammographic and ultrasonographic features of palpable breast lumps with histopathological correlationGet protocol
- A comparative study of mammography and ultrasonography in the evaluation of breast lesions in women under forty years of ageGet protocol
- An observational study of the ultrasound elastography features of breast lesions with cytological correlationGet protocol
- A study of the imaging spectrum of axillary lymph nodes in patients with carcinoma of the breastGet protocol
- A cross-sectional study of carotid Doppler findings in patients presenting with cerebrovascular symptomsGet protocol
- An observational study of Doppler ultrasonography findings in patients with suspected deep vein thrombosis of the lower limbGet protocol
- A comparative study of Doppler ultrasonography and clinical assessment in patients with varicose veins of the lower limbGet protocol
- A study of renal Doppler indices in patients with chronic kidney disease and their correlation with renal functionGet protocol
- Evaluation of Doppler ultrasonography in the assessment of arteriovenous fistula function in patients on maintenance haemodialysisGet protocol
- A cross-sectional study of the ultrasonographic findings in children presenting with abdominal painGet protocol
- An observational study of the imaging findings in children with urinary tract infectionGet protocol
- A study of cranial ultrasonography findings in preterm neonates admitted to a neonatal intensive care unitGet protocol
- A cross-sectional study of the radiographic spectrum of skeletal dysplasia in childrenGet protocol
- Evaluation of ultrasonography against fine needle aspiration cytology in the assessment of thyroid nodulesGet protocol
- A cross-sectional study of the ultrasonographic and cytological features of cervical lymphadenopathyGet protocol
- A comparative study of computed tomography and clinical staging in patients with carcinoma of the oral cavityGet protocol
- An observational study of imaging findings in patients presenting with salivary gland swellingGet protocol
- A study of the computed tomography findings in patients presenting with blunt abdominal trauma and their surgical correlationGet protocol
- Evaluation of focused assessment with sonography for trauma against computed tomography in haemodynamically stable trauma patientsGet protocol
- A cross-sectional study of the imaging findings in patients presenting with acute chest painGet protocol
- An observational study of the technical success and early complications of ultrasound guided percutaneous biopsyGet protocol
- A study of the outcome of ultrasound guided drainage of intra-abdominal collectionsGet protocol
- A cross-sectional study of radiation dose and image quality parameters in computed tomography examinations performed at a tertiary care centreGet protocol
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Why are diagnostic accuracy studies so common in radiology theses?
Because the reference standard usually already exists. When histopathology, surgical findings or an established clinical diagnosis is available for the same patient, sensitivity, specificity and predictive values can be calculated cleanly, and the result is quantitative rather than descriptive. Examiners consistently regard this design well, and it avoids the follow-up problem that limits so much clinical research.
Does a radiology thesis need ethics approval if it uses routine scans?
Yes. Even where imaging is performed for clinical indications and no additional exposure occurs, institutional ethics approval is required because patient data is being collected and analysed. Where a study adds an extra sequence or an additional acquisition, the committee will want the added time and, for computed tomography, the added radiation dose stated explicitly and justified.
What sample size is realistic for a radiology thesis?
For a diagnostic accuracy study, the required number depends on the expected sensitivity and specificity and the precision sought, and typically works out between eighty and two hundred cases with a confirmed reference standard. The constraint is rarely the imaging itself but the availability of histopathological or surgical confirmation, so check how many cases in the preceding year actually had both before finalising the calculation.
Thesis and protocol questions
How is a thesis topic different from a thesis protocol?
The topic is the title — the question a study sets out to answer, together with the population and the design. The protocol is the full document built around it: background, review of literature, aims and objectives, inclusion and exclusion criteria, sample size calculation, methodology, statistical plan, ethics considerations, consent documents and references. A topic is agreed with a guide first; the protocol is written afterwards and submitted to the institutional ethics committee.
When does a postgraduate thesis have to be submitted?
For most Indian postgraduate programmes the protocol is submitted within the first six months of joining, and the completed thesis is submitted at least six months before the final examination. Exact deadlines are set by the university, so the departmental circular for the current session takes precedence over any general timeline.
How is sample size decided for a postgraduate thesis?
Sample size follows from the primary objective, not the other way round. A prevalence study is powered from an expected proportion and an acceptable margin of error; a comparative study is powered from the expected difference between groups, the standard deviation, alpha and desired power. The figure should then be checked against the institution's actual case load for the study period, because a statistically ideal sample that cannot be recruited in the time available is not a workable plan.
Does a thesis topic need ethics committee approval?
Yes. Every postgraduate thesis involving human participants, human data or human samples requires clearance from the institutional ethics committee before data collection begins. Approval is granted on the protocol rather than on the title, and the submission usually includes the protocol, the participant information sheet and the consent form in English and in the local language.
What makes a topic realistic for a three-year postgraduate programme?
A workable topic can be completed at a single centre, with equipment and investigations that are already available in routine practice, within roughly eighteen months of data collection. Topics that depend on external funding, specialised assays, multicentre coordination or long follow-up tend to stall. Choosing a condition the department already sees in volume matters more than choosing a novel one.
Can a thesis be published as a research paper afterwards?
Yes, and it is generally expected. A thesis is usually condensed into a paper of around three to four thousand words, restructured into the standard introduction, methods, results and discussion format, with the review of literature shortened considerably. Journals differ in their requirements, and the ethics approval number from the original thesis is normally cited in the methods section.