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What is the typical location of accessory spleens?
What is the typical location of accessory spleens?
- Near the gastric fundus
- Near the splenic hilum (correct)
- Near the duodenal sweep
- Near the pancreatic head
What is the criteria for splenomegaly?
What is the criteria for splenomegaly?
- When the spleen is more than 18 cm in its longest length
- When the spleen is more than 10 cm in its longest length
- When the spleen is more than 15 cm in its longest length
- When the spleen is more than 12 cm in its longest length (correct)
What is the most common cause of splenomegaly?
What is the most common cause of splenomegaly?
- Hepatitis
- Portal hypertension (correct)
- Cirrhosis
- Pancreatitis
What is the characteristic of a simple splenic cyst?
What is the characteristic of a simple splenic cyst?
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What is the most common malignancy of the spleen?
What is the most common malignancy of the spleen?
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Sonographically, how does lymphoma appear in the spleen?
Sonographically, how does lymphoma appear in the spleen?
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What can splenic cysts be besides simple?
What can splenic cysts be besides simple?
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What is the shape of accessory spleens?
What is the shape of accessory spleens?
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What does posterior enhancement refer to?
What does posterior enhancement refer to?
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What is the purpose of sonography in spleen examination?
What is the purpose of sonography in spleen examination?
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