Ultrasound Echogenicity Quiz
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Which is in order of decreasing echogenicity?

  • Renal cortex, spleen pancreas, renal sinus
  • Renal sinus, spleen, pancreas, renal cortex
  • Renal sinus, liver, pancreas renal cortex
  • Renal sinus, pancreas, spleen, renal cortex (correct)

    • Parasitic infections:

  • are more commonly located in the left lobe of the liver
  • are more commonly located in the caudate lobe
  • have a random hepatic distribution
  • are more commonly located in the right lobe of the liver (correct)

    • A hepatic cyst with a detached endocyst (water lily sign) is a sonographic sign representing a(an):

  • Amebic abscess
  • Pyogenic abscess
  • Hydatid cyst (correct)
  • Subcapsular hematoma

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    Echogenicity order

    Renal sinus, pancreas, spleen, renal cortex decrease in echogenicity.

    Common location of parasitic infections

    Parasitic infections are often found in the right lobe of the liver.

    Water lily sign indication

    A detached endocyst signifying a Hydatid cyst in ultrasound imaging.

    Alpha fetoprotein increase

    Hepatoblastoma is associated with increased alpha fetoprotein levels.

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    Main portal vein formation

    Formed by the splenic vein and inferior mesenteric vein.

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    Portal vein flow

    Normally shows flow toward the transducer using an intercostal approach.

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    Oxygen supply to the liver

    Portal veins supply about 50% of the liver's oxygen needs.

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    Hyperbilirubinemia significance

    Indicates hemolysis when aminotransferase and alkaline phosphatase levels are normal.

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    Mass linked to oral contraception

    Hepatic adenoma is associated with oral contraceptive use.

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    Daughter cyst association

    Daughter cysts are related to Hydatid disease.

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    Caudate lobe enlargement causes

    Cirrhosis commonly causes enlargement of the caudate lobe.

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    Portal hypertension secondary signs

    IVC dilation is not a secondary sign of portal hypertension.

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    Von Gierke disease relationship

    Most commonly linked with Glycogen storage disease.

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    Hepatic candidiasis sonographic sign

    The sign is described as 'wheel within a wheel' on ultrasound.

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    Caudate lobe location

    The caudate lobe is located posterior to the porta hepatis.

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    Cavernous hemangioma appearance

    Typically appears as a smooth hyperechoic mass on ultrasound.

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    Diffuse hepatic pathology in AIDS

    Echogenic foci may represent Pneumocystis carinii infection.

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    Covering of liver and portal triad

    Glisson's capsule is the covering of the liver.

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    MPV Doppler analysis

    Doppler suggests portal venous hypertension.

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    Hepatic mass associated with glycogen storage

    Hepatic adenoma linked to glycogen storage disease.

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    IVC dilation classification

    IVC dilation is not considered a secondary sign of portal hypertension.

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    Normal alpha fetoprotein

    Normal levels indicate no hepatoblastoma or liver disorders.

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    Cirrhosis effect on liver structure

    Cirrhosis can lead to changes in liver lobe structure, particularly the caudate lobe.

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    Ultrasound findings in candidiasis

    Distinctive signs include the 'water lily' appearance in cases of hydatid infection.

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    Doppler waveform analysis finding

    Negative and positive values may suggest portal vein flow issues.

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    Cavernous hemangioma ultrasound characteristics

    Usually looks like a large smooth mass on ultrasound.

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    Portal vein function

    Portal veins conduct blood to the liver for processing nutrients.

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    Sonographic run of Hemolysis

    Indicates liver function via bilirubin despite normal enzymes.

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    Hepatic adenoma identification

    Identified as a mass linked to contraceptive use and glycogen storage pathology.

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    Question 41

    • Which is in order of decreasing echogenicity?

    • Renal sinus, pancreas, spleen, renal cortex

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    Test your knowledge on the echogenicity of various organs in the body. This quiz will challenge your understanding of how different tissues appear in ultrasound imaging, focusing on the renal sinus, pancreas, spleen, and renal cortex. Perfect for students in anatomy and radiology classes.

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