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What is a likely indication of an old haematoma or scar from trauma in the spleen?
What is a likely indication of an old haematoma or scar from trauma in the spleen?
What is a characteristic feature of a splenic abscess during ultrasound imaging?
What is a characteristic feature of a splenic abscess during ultrasound imaging?
What is a possible cause of splenomegaly?
What is a possible cause of splenomegaly?
What ultrasound imaging technique is used to evaluate the spleen?
What ultrasound imaging technique is used to evaluate the spleen?
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What is a characteristic feature of a subphrenic abscess during ultrasound imaging?
What is a characteristic feature of a subphrenic abscess during ultrasound imaging?
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What is a possible indication of an old infarct in the spleen?
What is a possible indication of an old infarct in the spleen?
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What can be a sign of hemangioma in the spleen?
What can be a sign of hemangioma in the spleen?
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What can be an indication of intra-abdominal fluid detection?
What can be an indication of intra-abdominal fluid detection?
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What is a characteristic feature of echinococcal (hydatid) cysts in ultrasound imaging?
What is a characteristic feature of echinococcal (hydatid) cysts in ultrasound imaging?
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Which condition should be suspected if a longitudinal scan shows a septate cyst in the spleen?
Which condition should be suspected if a longitudinal scan shows a septate cyst in the spleen?
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What could cause hepatosplenomegaly seen on a transverse ultrasound scan?
What could cause hepatosplenomegaly seen on a transverse ultrasound scan?
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Which pathology is identified by a markedly enhanced back wall echo in a cyst on an ultrasound?
Which pathology is identified by a markedly enhanced back wall echo in a cyst on an ultrasound?
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What is indicated by gross splenomegaly compressing the left kidney on a longitudinal scan?
What is indicated by gross splenomegaly compressing the left kidney on a longitudinal scan?
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Which feature is most indicative of a well-defined cystic lesion in the spleen?
Which feature is most indicative of a well-defined cystic lesion in the spleen?
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What should be examined when multiple cysts are found in the spleen?
What should be examined when multiple cysts are found in the spleen?
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What kind of splenic lesion might present with hemorrhage and solitary structures on ultrasound?
What kind of splenic lesion might present with hemorrhage and solitary structures on ultrasound?
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Which anatomical feature does the spleen not possess?
Which anatomical feature does the spleen not possess?
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What type of capsule encloses the spleen and is prone to rupture?
What type of capsule encloses the spleen and is prone to rupture?
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Which ribs protect the spleen?
Which ribs protect the spleen?
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Which of the following measurements typically describes the average adult spleen?
Which of the following measurements typically describes the average adult spleen?
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Which quadrant of the abdomen does the spleen lie in?
Which quadrant of the abdomen does the spleen lie in?
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Which of the following would NOT be a likely cause of splenomegaly?
Which of the following would NOT be a likely cause of splenomegaly?
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What role does the spleen play in the body?
What role does the spleen play in the body?
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Which is TRUE about the spleen's covering?
Which is TRUE about the spleen's covering?
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