Podcast
Questions and Answers
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?
- Contraction of the splenic outline near the mass (correct)
- An irregular, hypoechogenic, or complex cystic intrasplenic mass
- A peri-splenic, subdiaphragmatic, echo-free or complex mass
- A large, hypoechogenic, complex cystic intrasplenic mass
What is a characteristic feature of a splenic abscess during ultrasound imaging?
What is a characteristic feature of a splenic abscess during ultrasound imaging?
- A large, irregular, hypoechogenic, complex cystic intrasplenic mass
- A hypoechogenic mass with debris and almost filling the spleen (correct)
- A collection of fluid around the spleen
- A peri-splenic, subdiaphragmatic, echo-free or complex mass
What is a possible cause of splenomegaly?
What is a possible cause of splenomegaly?
- Hypoechogenic masses due to lymphoma
- Metastasis in the spleen from carcinoma of the ovary (correct)
- A large, complex cystic intrasplenic mass
- A peri-splenic, subdiaphragmatic, echo-free or complex mass
What ultrasound imaging technique is used to evaluate the spleen?
What ultrasound imaging technique is used to evaluate the spleen?
What is a characteristic feature of a subphrenic abscess during ultrasound imaging?
What is a characteristic feature of a subphrenic abscess during ultrasound imaging?
What is a possible indication of an old infarct in the spleen?
What is a possible indication of an old infarct in the spleen?
What can be a sign of hemangioma in the spleen?
What can be a sign of hemangioma in the spleen?
What can be an indication of intra-abdominal fluid detection?
What can be an indication of intra-abdominal fluid detection?
What is a characteristic feature of echinococcal (hydatid) cysts in ultrasound imaging?
What is a characteristic feature of echinococcal (hydatid) cysts in ultrasound imaging?
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?
What could cause hepatosplenomegaly seen on a transverse ultrasound scan?
What could cause hepatosplenomegaly seen on a transverse ultrasound scan?
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?
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?
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?
What should be examined when multiple cysts are found in the spleen?
What should be examined when multiple cysts are found in the spleen?
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?
Which anatomical feature does the spleen not possess?
Which anatomical feature does the spleen not possess?
What type of capsule encloses the spleen and is prone to rupture?
What type of capsule encloses the spleen and is prone to rupture?
Which ribs protect the spleen?
Which ribs protect the spleen?
Which of the following measurements typically describes the average adult spleen?
Which of the following measurements typically describes the average adult spleen?
Which quadrant of the abdomen does the spleen lie in?
Which quadrant of the abdomen does the spleen lie in?
Which of the following would NOT be a likely cause of splenomegaly?
Which of the following would NOT be a likely cause of splenomegaly?
What role does the spleen play in the body?
What role does the spleen play in the body?
Which is TRUE about the spleen's covering?
Which is TRUE about the spleen's covering?
