24 Questions
What is the primary role of ultrasound in a jaundiced patient?
To differentiate between obstructive and non-obstructive jaundice
What is a characteristic finding of a normal gallbladder on ultrasound?
It is small when empty and much larger when full
What is the best way to visualize the intrahepatic ducts on ultrasound?
On the left side of the abdomen
What is a common challenge in imaging the extrahepatic bile ducts on ultrasound?
They are difficult to see
What is the primary role of ultrasound in a patient with liver disease?
To assess the severity of liver disease
What is a common indication for ultrasound in a patient with cholecystitis?
To evaluate the gallbladder and biliary tract
What is a characteristic finding of gallstones on ultrasound?
A gallbladder containing several stones
What is the primary role of ultrasound in a patient with renal insufficiency?
To visualize the kidneys
What is the most common cause of localized thickening of the gallbladder walls?
Chronic cholecystitis
What is the typical appearance of a gallbladder with chronic cholecystitis on ultrasound imaging?
A normal-sized gallbladder with thick walls
What is the primary difference between mucosal folds and polyp on ultrasound imaging?
Movement
What is the most common complication of chronic cholecystitis?
Gallstones
What is the typical ultrasound appearance of a gallbladder with gallstones?
A gallbladder with echogenic foci
What is the most common cause of a small gallbladder with thick walls on ultrasound imaging?
Cardiac failure
What is the primary indication for ultrasound imaging of the gallbladder?
Abdominal pain
What is the most common ultrasound finding in a patient with liver disease?
A normal-sized gallbladder with normal walls
What is the typical thickness range of the gallbladder wall that requires careful clinical correlation?
Between 3 mm and 5 mm
Which of the following conditions is associated with an echo-free section in the gallbladder wall or a localized fluid collection?
Acute cholecystitis
What is the primary reason to check for ascites, dilated portal veins, and splenomegaly in a patient with gallbladder wall thickening?
Cirrhosis
Which of the following conditions is characterized by stones in the gallbladder?
Chronic cholecystitis
What is the primary reason to check for pleural effusions, dilated inferior vena cava, and hepatic veins in a patient with gallbladder wall thickening?
Congestive cardiac failure
Which of the following is a possible cause of gallbladder wall thickening in a patient with kidney disease?
Chronic renal insufficiency
What is the primary role of ultrasound imaging in evaluating gallbladder wall thickening?
Evaluating gallbladder wall thickness
Which of the following conditions is usually asymptomatic and may cause gallbladder wall thickening?
Hyperplastic cholecystosis
This quiz assesses your understanding of ultrasound imaging in relation to gallbladder thickness and related conditions. It covers clinical correlations and generalized thickening of the gallbladder.
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