10 Questions
The pancreas is typically isoechoic with the liver in healthy individuals.
True
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.
False
Deep inspiration is used to push bowel gas away from the pancreas.
True
The splenic vein and portal confluence are not clear landmarks for the pancreas.
False
The size of the pancreas remains constant across all ages and medical histories.
False
Drinking water can help improve visualization of the pancreas by filling the stomach and duodenum.
True
Fatty infiltration of the pancreas makes it appear less hyperechoic compared to the liver.
False
Only one breathing technique should be used for ultrasound imaging of the pancreas.
False
The pancreas is always easy to visualize with ultrasound due to its anatomy.
False
This quiz covers the sonographic findings of a pancreatic condition, including AP measurements, echogenicity changes, and peripancreatic inflammation. Identify the characteristics of abnormal pancreatic ultrasound results.
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