abdominal cavity

Question 1

1) For the medial iliac lymph nodes, what ratio comparing the measurements of the short and long axis of the node is considered normal?
a) 0.2
b) 0.35
c) 0.5
d) 0.7

Answer 1

c

Question 2

2) What is the maximal thickness of the cisterna chyli in a cat that has been seen without chylous effusion?
a) 7mm
b) 5mm
c) 4mm
d) 3mm

Answer 2

D

Question 3

3) Non- traumatic haemoabdomen in dogs is most commonly associated with…
a) platelet disorders
b) malignancy
c) rodenticide poisoning
d) hepatopathy

Answer 3

b

Question 4

4) How long does it usually take for effusions to disappear post non-complicated intra-abdominal surgery?
a) Up to 3 days
b) Up to 7 days
c) Up to 10 days
d) Up to 15 days

Answer 4

c

Question 5

5) Peritoneal granulomas and pyogranulomas can be associated with which diseases? (can pick more than one)
a) Fungal disease
b) pancreatitis
c) FIP
d) Mycobacterial disease

Answer 5

5- A,C,D also foreign bodies such as retained surgical sponges and vegetal material eg migrating grass seeds.

Question 6

6) What is the most common cause of carcinomatosis or sarcomatosis in dogs?
a) Ruptured hepatic adenocarcinoma
b) Ruptured haemangiosarcoma
c) Iatrogenic seeding of transition cell carcinoma
d) Iatrogenic seeding of prostatic adenocarcinoma

Answer 6

6- B. in cats the most common site for primary carcinomas associated with carcinomatosis are liver, pancreas and intestine.

Question 7

7) Primary or metastatic neoplastic lymph nodes are commonly which echogenicity?
a) Hypoechoic
b) Isoechoic
c) Hyperechoic
d) Anechoic

Answer 7

a