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The pancreas is typically isoechoic with the liver in healthy individuals.
The pancreas is typically isoechoic with the liver in healthy individuals.
True
A 3.5 MHz probe is used for pediatric and thin patients.
A 3.5 MHz probe is used for pediatric and thin patients.
False
The patient should be positioned in the left posterior oblique position only.
The patient should be positioned in the left posterior oblique position only.
False
Deep inspiration is used to push bowel gas away from the pancreas.
Deep inspiration is used to push bowel gas away from the pancreas.
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The splenic vein and portal confluence are not clear landmarks for the pancreas.
The splenic vein and portal confluence are not clear landmarks for the pancreas.
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The size of the pancreas remains constant across all ages and medical histories.
The size of the pancreas remains constant across all ages and medical histories.
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Drinking water can help improve visualization of the pancreas by filling the stomach and duodenum.
Drinking water can help improve visualization of the pancreas by filling the stomach and duodenum.
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Fatty infiltration of the pancreas makes it appear less hyperechoic compared to the liver.
Fatty infiltration of the pancreas makes it appear less hyperechoic compared to the liver.
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Only one breathing technique should be used for ultrasound imaging of the pancreas.
Only one breathing technique should be used for ultrasound imaging of the pancreas.
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The pancreas is always easy to visualize with ultrasound due to its anatomy.
The pancreas is always easy to visualize with ultrasound due to its anatomy.
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