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Pancreas Ultrasound Scan

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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?

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?

Hepatitis

Portal hypertension (correct)

Cirrhosis

Pancreatitis

What is the characteristic of a simple splenic cyst?

Round, thin wall, anechoic with posterior enhancement Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common malignancy of the spleen?

Lymphoma Signup and view all the answers

Sonographically, how does lymphoma appear in the spleen?

As an enlarged spleen with hypoechoic mass or masses scattered within the spleen Signup and view all the answers

What can splenic cysts be besides simple?

Both A and B Signup and view all the answers

What is the shape of accessory spleens?

Round or oval Signup and view all the answers

What does posterior enhancement refer to?

Increased echogenicity behind the cyst Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of sonography in spleen examination?

To evaluate the spleen's anatomy and pathology Signup and view all the answers