Cirrhosis Complications

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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?

1%

20%

10% (correct)

5%

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?

Thickening of the GB wall Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of cirrhosis on the liver lobes?

Right lobe shrinks and left lobe enlarges Signup and view all the answers

What type of lesion can be easily missed if it's very small?

Solid focal lesion Signup and view all the answers

What is characteristic of a solid focal lesion's margins?

Ill-defined and irregular Signup and view all the answers

What is the possible echogenic pattern of a solid focal lesion?

Hypoechoic, hyperechoic, isoechoic, or mixed Signup and view all the answers

What is a common challenge in identifying a solid focal lesion?

Their small size Signup and view all the answers

What type of echogenic pattern does a solid focal lesion never exhibit?

Anechoic Signup and view all the answers

What is a common phenomenon observed in the portal vein?

Reversal flow Signup and view all the answers

Why is Doppler scanning essential in portal vein examination?

To exclude any obstruction Signup and view all the answers

What should be the primary consideration when scanning the portal vein?

Scanning with Doppler to exclude obstruction Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of scanning the portal vein with Doppler?

To exclude any obstruction Signup and view all the answers

What is a critical step in the examination of the portal vein?

Scanning with Doppler to exclude obstruction Signup and view all the answers

What is the shape of the gallbladder?

Pear-shaped Signup and view all the answers

What is the structure of the gallbladder's walls?

Thin and walled Signup and view all the answers

Where is the gallbladder located in relation to the liver?

Below the liver Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the gallbladder?

To store bile Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the gallbladder and the liver?

The liver produces bile and the gallbladder stores it Signup and view all the answers

What is the normal size limit of the Common Bile Duct (CBD)?

6mm Signup and view all the answers

Where is the Common Bile Duct (CBD) located in relation to the portal vein?

Anterior to the portal vein Signup and view all the answers

What is the Common Bile Duct (CBD)?

A tubular structure Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the Common Bile Duct (CBD) and the liver?

The CBD is separate from the liver Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the Common Bile Duct (CBD)?

To transport bile Signup and view all the answers