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What is a common ultrasound finding in acute pancreatitis?
What is a common ultrasound finding in acute pancreatitis?
- Hyperechoic peripancreatic areas of inflammation
- Hypoechoic peripancreatic areas of inflammation (correct)
- Focal echogenicity changes within the liver
- Diffuse increased echogenicity
What is a common cause of chronic pancreatitis?
What is a common cause of chronic pancreatitis?
- Gallstones
- Alcohol abuse (correct)
- High triglycerides
- All of the above
What is a characteristic ultrasound finding in chronic pancreatitis?
What is a characteristic ultrasound finding in chronic pancreatitis?
- A calcified pancreas
- A small, echogenic pancreas with an abnormal heterogenous echotexture (correct)
- A large, hypoechoic pancreas
- A normal-appearing pancreas
What is a clinical feature of chronic pancreatitis?
What is a clinical feature of chronic pancreatitis?
What is a possible complication of acute pancreatitis?
What is a possible complication of acute pancreatitis?
What is a characteristic sonographic finding in acute pancreatitis?
What is a characteristic sonographic finding in acute pancreatitis?
What is the primary cause of acute pancreatitis in approximately 45% of cases?
What is the primary cause of acute pancreatitis in approximately 45% of cases?
What is the characteristic ultrasound appearance of the pancreas in severe cases of acute pancreatitis?
What is the characteristic ultrasound appearance of the pancreas in severe cases of acute pancreatitis?
What is the estimated percentage of acute pancreatitis cases caused by unknown reasons?
What is the estimated percentage of acute pancreatitis cases caused by unknown reasons?
What is the name of the condition that occurs when activated pancreatic enzymes leak into the substances of the pancreas and initiate the autodigestion of the gland?
What is the name of the condition that occurs when activated pancreatic enzymes leak into the substances of the pancreas and initiate the autodigestion of the gland?
What is the estimated percentage of acute pancreatitis cases caused by alcohol consumption?
What is the estimated percentage of acute pancreatitis cases caused by alcohol consumption?
What is the typical clinical presentation of acute pancreatitis?
What is the typical clinical presentation of acute pancreatitis?
What is the frequency of the linear array probe used for pancreatic ultrasound?
What is the frequency of the linear array probe used for pancreatic ultrasound?
Why is the patient positioned in left posterior oblique or left lateral decubitus during pancreatic ultrasound?
Why is the patient positioned in left posterior oblique or left lateral decubitus during pancreatic ultrasound?
What is the normal appearance of the pancreas on ultrasound?
What is the normal appearance of the pancreas on ultrasound?
What is the purpose of asking the patient to drink 2-3 cups of water during pancreatic ultrasound?
What is the purpose of asking the patient to drink 2-3 cups of water during pancreatic ultrasound?
What is a common limitation of pancreatic ultrasound?
What is a common limitation of pancreatic ultrasound?
What is a landmark for identifying the pancreas on ultrasound?
What is a landmark for identifying the pancreas on ultrasound?
