A strong Radiodiagnosis thesis in an Indian teaching hospital compares an imaging technique with a reliable reference standard, such as surgery, histopathology, arthroscopy or clinical follow-up, in a condition that reaches your department often. Ultrasound and Doppler studies are the most affordable, CT and MRI studies are very feasible when the scanner workload is high, and interventional topics suit departments that already run procedure lists.

Prospective diagnostic accuracy and correlation studies, retrospective audits of imaging findings and comparative studies of techniques fit well within the residency period. The catalogue includes Musculoskeletal Imaging, Abdominal Imaging, Obstetric and Gynaecological Imaging, Neuroradiology, Head and Neck Imaging, Interventional Radiology, Breast Imaging, Chest Imaging, Vascular and Doppler Imaging, and Paediatric Imaging, so you can choose a title that suits your scanner mix and referral pattern.

1What the MD Radiodiagnosis catalogue covers

Our thesis-title catalogue, shared with our sister site medicalthesistopic.in, currently lists 416 MD Radiodiagnosis titles. The newest ones are based on PubMed literature published in 2024–2026. Titles by subject area (top 10):

Subject areaTitles
Musculoskeletal Imaging75
Abdominal Imaging62
Obstetric & Gynaecological Imaging44
Neuroradiology42
Head & Neck Imaging38
Interventional Radiology29
Breast Imaging28
Chest Imaging28
Vascular & Doppler Imaging27
Paediatric Imaging23

Most common study designs: prospective observational study (182), prospective analytical study (89), hospital-based cross-sectional study (53), retrospective record-based study (48), prospective comparative study (39), analytical cross-sectional study (2). Each title already names its study design, so you can see at a glance whether it suits your department's patient load and your timeline.

Browse by subject area: Abdominal Imaging Β· Musculoskeletal Imaging Β· Neuroradiology Β· Obstetric & Gynaecological Imaging

250 recent MD Radiodiagnosis thesis titles

These 50 titles are free to read. Discuss any of them with your guide before you commit; check that it has not already been taken up in your department.

  1. 001

    Whole-spine MRI versus skeletal survey in detecting bone involvement in multiple myeloma

    Musculoskeletal ImagingProspective comparative studyDiagnostic / Tool Evaluation
  2. 002

    Multidetector CT in tibial plateau fractures: change in Schatzker classification and surgical planning compared with radiographs

    Musculoskeletal ImagingProspective observational studyDiagnostic / Tool Evaluation
  3. 003

    Plain radiography with Judet views versus multidetector CT with 3D reconstruction in classification of acetabular fractures

    Musculoskeletal ImagingProspective comparative studyDiagnostic / Tool Evaluation
  4. 004

    Musculoskeletal ultrasonography in gout: double contour sign and tophi and their correlation with serum uric acid

    Musculoskeletal ImagingHospital-based cross-sectional studyAssociation / Correlation
  5. 005

    Coracohumeral ligament thickness on ultrasonography in adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder compared with controls

    Musculoskeletal ImagingProspective analytical studyDiagnostic / Tool Evaluation
  6. 006

    MRI of the temporomandibular joint in internal derangement and its correlation with clinical findings

    Musculoskeletal ImagingProspective observational studyDiagnostic / Tool Evaluation
  7. 007

    High-resolution ultrasonography of peripheral nerves in leprosy and its correlation with clinical nerve function impairment

    Musculoskeletal ImagingHospital-based cross-sectional studyAssociation / Correlation
  8. 008

    MR neurography in traumatic brachial plexus injury with intraoperative correlation

    Musculoskeletal ImagingProspective observational studyDiagnostic / Tool Evaluation
  9. 009

    Ultrasonography and MRI in soft tissue infections of the extremities: differentiation of cellulitis, abscess and necrotising fasciitis

    Musculoskeletal ImagingProspective observational studyDiagnostic / Tool Evaluation
  10. 010

    MRI features differentiating tuberculous from pyogenic spondylodiscitis with microbiological or histopathological correlation

    Musculoskeletal ImagingProspective analytical studyDiagnostic / Tool Evaluation
  11. 011

    Diffusion-weighted MRI and ADC values in differentiating benign from malignant vertebral compression fractures

    Musculoskeletal ImagingProspective analytical studyDiagnostic / Tool Evaluation
  12. 012

    Radiographic and MRI features of primary bone tumours with histopathological correlation

    Musculoskeletal ImagingProspective observational studyDiagnostic / Tool Evaluation
  13. 013

    Opportunistic CT attenuation of the L1 vertebra for osteoporosis screening compared with DXA

    Musculoskeletal ImagingProspective analytical studyDiagnostic / Tool Evaluation
  14. 014

    Ultrasonographic femoral cartilage thickness in knee osteoarthritis and its correlation with Kellgren-Lawrence grade

    Musculoskeletal ImagingProspective analytical studyAssociation / Correlation
  15. 015

    MRI in early diagnosis of scaphoid fracture in clinically suspected cases with normal radiographs

    Musculoskeletal ImagingProspective observational studyDiagnostic / Tool Evaluation
  16. 016

    Direct MR arthrography versus conventional MRI in detecting glenoid labral tears with arthroscopic correlation

    Musculoskeletal ImagingProspective comparative studyDiagnostic / Tool Evaluation
  17. 017

    MRI evaluation of ankle ligament and tendon injuries after inversion trauma with surgical or clinical correlation

    Musculoskeletal ImagingProspective observational studyDiagnostic / Tool Evaluation
  18. 018

    Transarterial embolisation in acute non-variceal gastrointestinal bleeding: technical success and rebleeding

    Interventional RadiologyRetrospective record-based studyOutcome / Prognostic
  19. 019

    Percutaneous vertebroplasty in osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures: pain relief and cement leakage

    Interventional RadiologyProspective observational studyOutcome / Prognostic
  20. 020

    Ultrasound-guided versus fluoroscopy-guided percutaneous nephrostomy: technical success and complications

    Interventional RadiologyProspective comparative studyComparative / Interventional
  21. 021

    Ultrasound-guided core needle biopsy versus fine needle aspiration cytology in cervical lymphadenopathy: diagnostic yield

    Interventional RadiologyProspective comparative studyComparative / Interventional
  22. 022

    Endovenous laser ablation versus radiofrequency ablation of the great saphenous vein: occlusion rate and complications

    Interventional RadiologyProspective comparative studyComparative / Interventional
  23. 023

    CT-guided radiofrequency ablation of osteoid osteoma: pain relief and recurrence

    Interventional RadiologyProspective observational studyOutcome / Prognostic
  24. 024

    Ultrasound-guided percutaneous cholecystostomy in high-risk patients with acute cholecystitis: clinical success and complications

    Interventional RadiologyProspective observational studyOutcome / Prognostic
  25. 025

    Prostate artery embolisation for symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia: technical success and symptom improvement at six months

    Interventional RadiologyProspective observational studyOutcome / Prognostic
  26. 026

    Right-to-left ventricular diameter ratio on CT pulmonary angiography as a predictor of adverse outcome in acute pulmonary embolism

    Vascular & Doppler ImagingProspective observational studyOutcome / Prognostic
  27. 027

    Renal artery resistive index on Doppler in diabetic nephropathy and its correlation with estimated glomerular filtration rate

    Vascular & Doppler ImagingHospital-based cross-sectional studyAssociation / Correlation
  28. 028

    Coronary artery calcium score on CT and its association with cardiovascular risk factors in asymptomatic adults

    Vascular & Doppler ImagingHospital-based cross-sectional studyAssociation / Correlation
  29. 029

    CAD-RADS 2.0 on coronary CT angiography and its correlation with invasive coronary angiography

    Vascular & Doppler ImagingProspective analytical studyDiagnostic / Tool Evaluation
  30. 030

    Multidetector CT angiography in acute mesenteric ischaemia with surgical correlation

    Vascular & Doppler ImagingRetrospective record-based studyDiagnostic / Tool Evaluation
  31. 031

    Colour Doppler ultrasonography in dysfunctional haemodialysis arteriovenous fistula with fistulographic correlation

    Vascular & Doppler ImagingProspective observational studyDiagnostic / Tool Evaluation
  32. 032

    CT angiography in lower limb peripheral arterial disease: TASC II classification and its correlation with ankle-brachial index

    Vascular & Doppler ImagingProspective observational studyAssociation / Correlation
  33. 033

    Computer-aided detection software on digital chest radiographs for pulmonary tuberculosis compared with sputum CBNAAT

    Chest ImagingProspective observational studyDiagnostic / Tool Evaluation
  34. 034

    Pulmonary artery to aorta diameter ratio on CT as a predictor of pulmonary hypertension with echocardiographic correlation

    Chest ImagingProspective observational studyDiagnostic / Tool Evaluation
  35. 035

    CT features of mediastinal lymphadenopathy differentiating tuberculosis from sarcoidosis with EBUS-TBNA correlation

    Chest ImagingRetrospective record-based studyDiagnostic / Tool Evaluation
  36. 036

    HRCT features distinguishing fibrotic hypersensitivity pneumonitis from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis with multidisciplinary diagnosis correlation

    Chest ImagingRetrospective record-based studyDiagnostic / Tool Evaluation
  37. 037

    Ultrasonographic pattern of pleural effusion and its association with need for intercostal drainage and fibrinolytic therapy

    Chest ImagingProspective observational studyOutcome / Prognostic
  38. 038

    Contrast-enhanced CT in TNM staging of bronchogenic carcinoma with bronchoscopic and histopathological correlation

    Chest ImagingProspective observational studyDiagnostic / Tool Evaluation
  39. 039

    Lung ultrasound versus chest radiography for detection of pneumothorax in blunt chest trauma with CT as reference standard

    Chest ImagingProspective comparative studyDiagnostic / Tool Evaluation
  40. 040

    CT findings in invasive pulmonary fungal infection in immunocompromised patients with microbiological correlation

    Chest ImagingProspective observational studyClinical Spectrum / Profile
  41. 041

    Sonourethrography versus retrograde urethrography in evaluation of anterior urethral stricture with operative correlation

    Genitourinary ImagingProspective comparative studyDiagnostic / Tool Evaluation
  42. 042

    MRI in predicting extraprostatic extension of prostate cancer with histopathological correlation after radical prostatectomy

    Genitourinary ImagingRetrospective record-based studyDiagnostic / Tool Evaluation
  43. 043

    Multiparametric scrotal ultrasonography including elastography in characterising intratesticular lesions with histopathological correlation

    Genitourinary ImagingProspective analytical studyDiagnostic / Tool Evaluation
  44. 044

    Ultrasonographic gall bladder wall features differentiating xanthogranulomatous cholecystitis from gall bladder carcinoma with histopathological correlation

    Abdominal ImagingProspective analytical studyDiagnostic / Tool Evaluation
  45. 045

    CT classification of emphysematous pyelonephritis and its association with management and outcome in diabetic patients

    Abdominal ImagingRetrospective record-based studyOutcome / Prognostic
  46. 046

    Local complications of acute pancreatitis on contrast-enhanced CT by the revised Atlanta classification and their association with need for intervention

    Abdominal ImagingProspective observational studyOutcome / Prognostic
  47. 047

    MRI in perianal fistula using the St James's University Hospital classification with surgical correlation

    Abdominal ImagingProspective observational studyDiagnostic / Tool Evaluation
  48. 048

    MRI assessment of extramural venous invasion and circumferential resection margin in rectal carcinoma with histopathological correlation

    Abdominal ImagingProspective analytical studyDiagnostic / Tool Evaluation
  49. 049

    CT-measured skeletal muscle index at the L3 level and its association with postoperative complications after gastrointestinal cancer surgery

    Abdominal ImagingRetrospective record-based studyAssociation / Correlation
  50. 050

    Diffusion-weighted MR enterography in assessing disease activity in Crohn disease with colonoscopic correlation

    Abdominal ImagingProspective analytical studyDiagnostic / Tool Evaluation

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4Objectives and synopsis for any title

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Use the buttons under each title above; they open that title on medicalthesistopic.in. Treat the output as a first draft to edit with your guide, and read how to write aims and objectives before you finalise yours.

5Tips for choosing a MD Radiodiagnosis topic

  • Fix the reference standard first. If histopathology, surgery or arthroscopy will not be available for most patients, choose a different question or use clinical follow-up as an accepted reference.
  • Use structured reporting systems such as BI-RADS, TI-RADS, O-RADS, LI-RADS or PI-RADS, and ASPECTS in stroke, so that findings are standardised and agreement can be measured.
  • Avoid extra radiation or contrast solely for research. Use scans already indicated clinically, justify any added sequence, and mention radiation safety and contrast consent in your ethics proposal.
  • MRI and CT slots, protocol changes and software upgrades can delay data collection. Confirm scanner time, sequence availability and post-processing workstation access with your department before starting.

For the general checklist (patient load, timeline, cost, ethics), see how to choose an MD/MS thesis topic, and for more ideas our earlier post on MD Radiodiagnosis thesis topics. Every titles page for other specialities is listed on thesis topics by speciality.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to common questions on this topic

Is an ultrasound thesis better than an MRI thesis for MD Radiodiagnosis?+

Not necessarily. Ultrasound and Doppler theses are cheaper and patients are plentiful, while MRI theses are attractive but depend on scanner time and reference standards. The best choice is the modality where your department has high workload, a willing guide and an available gold standard.

Can I do a retrospective radiology thesis?+

Some universities accept retrospective record-based studies, especially using the PACS archive, but many prefer prospective work. Check your university rules first. If allowed, ensure the images are of adequate quality, the reference standard is documented and you have approval to access archived data with privacy protection.

What about interventional radiology theses?+

Interventional topics such as image-guided biopsy, drainage, nephrostomy or embolisation are excellent if your department performs enough procedures. Outcomes like technical success, complications and clinical success are clear and measurable. Plan carefully, as procedure numbers can fall short and consumables may be costly.

Can I use these MD Radiodiagnosis titles directly as my thesis title?+

Use them as starting points. Discuss the title with your guide, check that it fits your department's patients and facilities, check it has not already been done at your institution, and adjust the wording before you submit it to your ethics committee.