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Inflammation of the bile ducts is referred to as:
Inflammation of the bile ducts is referred to as:
The yellow pigment found in bile that is produced by the breakdown of old red blood cells by the liver is:
The yellow pigment found in bile that is produced by the breakdown of old red blood cells by the liver is:
The most common location of adenocarcinoma of the pancreas is within the:
The most common location of adenocarcinoma of the pancreas is within the:
A gallstone located within the biliary tree is referred to as:
A gallstone located within the biliary tree is referred to as:
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The muscle that controls the emptying of bile and pancreatic juices into the duodenum is the:
The muscle that controls the emptying of bile and pancreatic juices into the duodenum is the:
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What is the early sonographic appearance of acute pancreatitis?
What is the early sonographic appearance of acute pancreatitis?
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The most common echogenicity of an acutely inflamed pancreas is:
The most common echogenicity of an acutely inflamed pancreas is:
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What is the most common sonographic appearance of a splenic hemangioma?
What is the most common sonographic appearance of a splenic hemangioma?
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The process of making red blood cells is termed:
The process of making red blood cells is termed:
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The most common cause of splenomegaly is:
The most common cause of splenomegaly is:
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A 32-year-old female patient presents to the ultrasound department for an abdominal sonogram. An evaluation of the spleen reveals a 1-cm, rounded, echogenic mass that does not produce acoustic shadowing. What is the most likely diagnosis?
A 32-year-old female patient presents to the ultrasound department for an abdominal sonogram. An evaluation of the spleen reveals a 1-cm, rounded, echogenic mass that does not produce acoustic shadowing. What is the most likely diagnosis?
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Which of the following is true concerning the portal veins?
Which of the following is true concerning the portal veins?
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Clinical findings of fatty infiltration of the liver include:
Clinical findings of fatty infiltration of the liver include:
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Sonographically, when the liver is difficult to penetrate and diffusely echogenic, this is indicative of:
Sonographically, when the liver is difficult to penetrate and diffusely echogenic, this is indicative of:
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The most common cause of cirrhosis is:
The most common cause of cirrhosis is:
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Which of the following is the most common form of liver cancer?
Which of the following is the most common form of liver cancer?
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Clinical findings of hepatitis include all of the following except:
Clinical findings of hepatitis include all of the following except:
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The gallbladder wall should measure no more than:
The gallbladder wall should measure no more than:
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The direct blood supply to the gallbladder is the:
The direct blood supply to the gallbladder is the:
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What is/are cholelithiasis?
What is/are cholelithiasis?
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The gallbladder is connected to the biliary tree by the:
The gallbladder is connected to the biliary tree by the:
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The diameter of the gallbladder should not exceed:
The diameter of the gallbladder should not exceed:
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Acute cholecystitis that leads to necrosis and abscess development within the gallbladder wall describes:
Acute cholecystitis that leads to necrosis and abscess development within the gallbladder wall describes:
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All of the following structures are located in the retroperitoneum except the:
All of the following structures are located in the retroperitoneum except the:
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Choose the tumor that invades the IVC from a connecting vein.
Choose the tumor that invades the IVC from a connecting vein.
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Which of the following muscles lie posterior to the kidneys?
Which of the following muscles lie posterior to the kidneys?
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The right adrenal gland lies posterior to the:
The right adrenal gland lies posterior to the:
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The inferior mesenteric artery distributes blood to the:
The inferior mesenteric artery distributes blood to the:
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The normal diameter of the aorta is less than ______ millimeters (mm) in men.
The normal diameter of the aorta is less than ______ millimeters (mm) in men.
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The most common cause of abdominal aneurysms is:
The most common cause of abdominal aneurysms is:
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The right renal artery passes [blank] to the inferior vena cava (IVC).
The right renal artery passes [blank] to the inferior vena cava (IVC).
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What vessel passes anterior to the third part of the duodenum and posterior to the neck of the pancreas?
What vessel passes anterior to the third part of the duodenum and posterior to the neck of the pancreas?
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To sterilise the transducer, it should be
To sterilise the transducer, it should be
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In a hysterosalpingography (HSG), what is the most common indication for the procedure?
In a hysterosalpingography (HSG), what is the most common indication for the procedure?
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In an ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography), what anatomical structures are primarily evaluated?
In an ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography), what anatomical structures are primarily evaluated?
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Which of the following complications is most commonly associated with a barium enema?
Which of the following complications is most commonly associated with a barium enema?
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In CT colonography, what is the primary reason for inflating the colon?
In CT colonography, what is the primary reason for inflating the colon?
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In an angioplasty procedure, what is the primary function of the balloon catheter?
In an angioplasty procedure, what is the primary function of the balloon catheter?
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The contrast resolution of CT is?
The contrast resolution of CT is?
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What is a major disadvantage of applications of CT over other methods such as MRI or Echocardiography?
What is a major disadvantage of applications of CT over other methods such as MRI or Echocardiography?
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Adrenal insufficiency is typically caused by:
Adrenal insufficiency is typically caused by:
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Study Notes
Medical Terminology and Diagnostic Imaging
- Inflammation of the bile ducts: Cholangitis
- Yellow pigment in bile, produced by breakdown of old red blood cells: Bilirubin
- Most common location of pancreatic adenocarcinoma: Head of the pancreas
- Gallstone located within the biliary tree: Choledocholithiasis
- Muscle controlling emptying of bile and pancreatic juices into the duodenum: Sphincter of Oddi
- Early sonographic appearance of acute pancreatitis: Hyperechoic glandular echotexture
- Most common echogenicity of an acutely inflamed pancreas: Hypoechoic
- Most common sonographic appearance of a splenic hemangioma: Anechoic
- Process of making red blood cells: Erythropoiesis
- Most common cause of splenomegaly: Portal hypertension
- Diagnosis for a 1-cm, rounded, echogenic mass in the spleen that does not produce acoustic shadowing: Hemangioma
- Concerning portal veins, portal veins have brighter walls than hepatic veins: False
- Concerning portal veins, portal veins carry deoxygenated blood away from the liver: False
- Concerning portal veins, portal veins should demonstrate hepatofugal flow: False
- Concerning portal veins, portal veins increase in diameter as they approach the diaphragm: True
- Clinical findings of fatty infiltration of the liver: Elevated liver function tests
- Sonographically, when the liver is difficult to penetrate and diffusely echogenic: Fatty liver disease
- Most common cause of cirrhosis: Alcoholism
- Most common form of liver cancer: Hepatocellular carcinoma
- Clinical findings of hepatitis, except: Pericholecystic fluid
- Maximum acceptable gallbladder wall measurement: 3 mm
- Direct blood supply to the gallbladder: Cystic artery
- Definition of cholelithiasis: Gallstones
- Structure connecting gallbladder to biliary tree: Cystic duct
- Maximum gallbladder diameter: 5 cm
- Acute cholecystitis leading to necrosis and abscess development within the gallbladder wall: Gangrenous cholecystitis
- Structures not located in the retroperitoneum: Spleen
- Tumor invading the IVC from a connecting vein: Renal cell carcinoma
- Muscles posterior to the kidneys: Psoas and quadratus lumborum
- Structure posterior to the right adrenal gland: Right kidney
- Branches of the inferior mesenteric artery: Left transverse colon, descending colon, sigmoid colon, rectum
- Normal aorta diameter (men): less than 4 millimeters (mm)
- Most common cause of abdominal aneurysms: Arteriosclerosis
- Direction of the right renal artery relative to the IVC: Posterior
- Vessels anterior to the third part of the duodenum and posterior to the neck of the pancreas: Superior mesenteric artery
- Method for sterilizing a transducer: Cleaning with spirit
- Description of normal renal cysts: Thin sacs filled with water-like fluid; usually harmless
- Description of staghorn calculi: Calculi involving the renal pelvis and at least 2 calyces
- Description of renal stone: Hard crystalline masses in the kidneys; often cause posterior shadowing
- Description of polycystic kidney disease: Inherited disorder producing multiple cysts in the kidneys, sometimes affecting the liver
- Description of renal failure in imaging: Kidneys lose filtering function; visible as a shrunken, hyperechoic kidney
- Description of angiomyolipoma: Benign renal tumor consisting of vascular, smooth muscle, and fat
- Description of Wilm's tumor: Rare kidney tumor in children; typically appears as a large, heterogeneous kidney mass
- Description of renal cell carcinoma: Malignant carcinoma of the kidney characterized by a heterogeneous mass
- Description of hydronephrosis grade 1: Dilated renal pelvis without calyceal dilatation
- Description of hydronephrosis grade 3: Moderate dilatation of the renal pelvis and calyces
- Description of bladder stone: Formed by mineralization within the bladder
- Description of hydronephrosis grade 4: Severe dilatation of the renal pelvis and calyces; cortical thinning; renal atrophy
- Description of bladder cancer (imaging): Transitional cell carcinoma (TCC or urothelial cell carcinoma); mass and/or wall thickening
- Most common contrast agent for MRA: Gadolinium
- Common indication for hysterosalpingography (HSG): Evaluation of fallopian tube patency
- Primary structures examined in ERCP: Bile ducts and pancreas
- Common complication of barium enema: Perforation of the colon
- Primary function of a balloon catheter in angioplasty: To expand the narrowed artery
- Contrast resolution of CT: Better than conventional films
- Major disadvantage of CT over other imaging methods (like MRI): Use of ionizing radiation
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Test your knowledge on key medical terms related to diagnostic imaging and gastrointestinal conditions. This quiz covers essential terms such as cholangitis, bilirubin, and various sonographic appearances. Enhance your understanding of anatomy and pathology in medical imaging.
