Abdominal wall Test Prep

Question 1

Differential diagnosis of a lesser-sac abscess should include all of the following except a:

Answer 1

Pancreatic carcinoma

Question 2

The superior portion of the subhepatic space is called:

Answer 2

Bare area of the liver

Question 3

What lesion may mimic a gas-containing abscess?

Answer 3

Teratoma

Question 4

A smooth membrane that lines the entire abdominal cavity and is reflected over the contained organs is the:

Answer 4

Peritoneum

Question 5

A lymphocele may be defined as a:

Answer 5

A lymph filled space without distinct epithelial lining

Question 6

The ___________________ is able to adhere to diseased organs.

Answer 6

Greater omentum

Question 7

Clinical signs and symptoms of infection include all of the following except:

Answer 7

Right upper quadrant pain

Question 8

A double layer of peritoneum, extending from the liver to the lesser curvature of the stomach, is called the

Answer 8

Lesser omentum

Question 9

The most common site(s) for abdominal abscess formation is(are) the:

Answer 9

Hepatic recesses and perihepatic spaces

Question 10

Generalized ascites, inflammatory fluid from acute abdominal processes can be found in which area?

Answer 10

Hepatorenal recess

Question 11

On ultrasound, a discrete linear echogenicity in the deepest layer of the anterior abdominal wall is the:

Answer 11

Peritoneal lining

Question 12

An extrahepatic loculated fluid collection that may develop because of a spontaneous rupture of the biliary tree is called:

Answer 12

Biloma

Question 13

The left lateral extension of the greater omentum that connects the gastric greater curvature to the superior splenic hilum is called the ______________ ligament.

Answer 13

Gastrosplenic

Question 14

Collections in the right posterior subphrenic space cannot extend between the bare area of the liver and the:

Answer 14

Coronary ligament

Question 15

Anterior displacement of the kidney and ureter suggests a mass in the

Answer 15

Retroperitoneum

Question 16

The splenorenal ligament _________the left kidney.

Answer 16

Overlies

Question 17

The most common primary lesions to develop peritoneal metastasis originate in the:

Answer 17

Ovaries, stomach, and colon

Question 18

Which one of the following lies freely over the intestines similar to an apron?

Answer 18

Greater omentum

Question 19

A cystic mass between the umbilicus and the bladder is called a:

Answer 19

Urachal cyst

Question 20

Which one of the following ligaments forms the posterior portion of the left lateral border of the lesser sac and separates the lesser sac from the renosplenic recess?

Answer 20

Spenorenal ligament

Question 21

Fluid collects in the most ________ areas of the abdomen and pelvis.

Answer 21

Dependent

Question 22

Which one of the following structures is found on the right side of the liver to form the subphrenic and subhepatic spaces?

Answer 22

Ligaments

Question 23

Which one of the following hernia locations typically contains fat?

Answer 23

Epigastric

Question 24

The lesser sac is located:

Answer 24

Anterior to pancreas

Question 25

Inflammatory or malignant ascites demonstrate all of the following characteristics except:

Answer 25

Anechoic patterns with smooth borders