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Which lobe of the liver is affected in the end stage of cirrhosis?
Which lobe of the liver is affected in the end stage of cirrhosis?
- Both left and right lobes
- Left lobe
- Caudate lobe
- Right lobe (correct)
What is the approximate percentage of patients with cirrhosis who develop hepatocellular carcinoma?
What is the approximate percentage of patients with cirrhosis who develop hepatocellular carcinoma?
- 1%
- 20%
- 10% (correct)
- 5%
What is a common complication of cirrhosis?
What is a common complication of cirrhosis?
- Gastric varices with bleeding
- Colonic polyps
- Esophageal ulcers
- Esophageal varices with bleeding (correct)
What is a characteristic change in the liver in cirrhosis?
What is a characteristic change in the liver in cirrhosis?
What is the consequence of cirrhosis on the liver lobes?
What is the consequence of cirrhosis on the liver lobes?
What type of lesion can be easily missed if it's very small?
What type of lesion can be easily missed if it's very small?
What is characteristic of a solid focal lesion's margins?
What is characteristic of a solid focal lesion's margins?
What is the possible echogenic pattern of a solid focal lesion?
What is the possible echogenic pattern of a solid focal lesion?
What is a common challenge in identifying a solid focal lesion?
What is a common challenge in identifying a solid focal lesion?
What type of echogenic pattern does a solid focal lesion never exhibit?
What type of echogenic pattern does a solid focal lesion never exhibit?
What is a common phenomenon observed in the portal vein?
What is a common phenomenon observed in the portal vein?
Why is Doppler scanning essential in portal vein examination?
Why is Doppler scanning essential in portal vein examination?
What should be the primary consideration when scanning the portal vein?
What should be the primary consideration when scanning the portal vein?
What is the primary purpose of scanning the portal vein with Doppler?
What is the primary purpose of scanning the portal vein with Doppler?
What is a critical step in the examination of the portal vein?
What is a critical step in the examination of the portal vein?
What is the shape of the gallbladder?
What is the shape of the gallbladder?
What is the structure of the gallbladder's walls?
What is the structure of the gallbladder's walls?
Where is the gallbladder located in relation to the liver?
Where is the gallbladder located in relation to the liver?
What is the primary function of the gallbladder?
What is the primary function of the gallbladder?
What is the relationship between the gallbladder and the liver?
What is the relationship between the gallbladder and the liver?
What is the normal size limit of the Common Bile Duct (CBD)?
What is the normal size limit of the Common Bile Duct (CBD)?
Where is the Common Bile Duct (CBD) located in relation to the portal vein?
Where is the Common Bile Duct (CBD) located in relation to the portal vein?
What is the Common Bile Duct (CBD)?
What is the Common Bile Duct (CBD)?
What is the relationship between the Common Bile Duct (CBD) and the liver?
What is the relationship between the Common Bile Duct (CBD) and the liver?
What is the function of the Common Bile Duct (CBD)?
What is the function of the Common Bile Duct (CBD)?
