Bonus Questions - Part 2 Flashcards
Which organ is associated with an elevation of aldosterone?
Adrenal glands
A round, homogeneous, solid mass is identified medial to the splenic hilum. The echo texture is similar to the adjacent splenic parenchyma. On the basis of these US findings, the mass is most consistent with what?
Accessory spleen
Is the splenic artery of vein commonly mistaken as the pancreatic duct?
Splenic artery
Cortical thickness of the normal adult kidney should measure a minimum of…
- 0cm
- 10mm
To aid in demonstrating posterior acoustic shadowing, the sonographer should…
Increase the transducer frequency
Which condition is associated with a complete failure of the adrenocortical function?
Addison disease
A patient presents with a mass in the lateral aspect of the neck. An anechoic structure is demonstrated just beneath the jawline. Which cystic structure is most likely identified?
Brachial cleft cyst
The main renal arteries arise from the lateral aspect of the aorta approximately 1.5 cm inferior to the…
SMA
Extension of pancreatic inflammation into the surrounding tissues is termed a(n)…
Phlegmon
The IVC is considered enlarged after the diameter exceeds…
3.7cm
What are 4 characteristics of hepatic veins?
- Pulsatile
- Multiphasic
- Spontaneous
- Hepatofugal flow
Which organ is associated with the “olive sign”?
The stomach
What is the olive sign associated with?
Hypertrophied pyloric stenosis
A patient presents to the emergency department with severe LUQ pain. Lab values demonstrate a serum lipase of 670 IU/L. An abdominal US is ordered to rule out…
Biliary disease
Which anatomical variants demonstrates an outward bulge to the lateral renal cortex?
Dromedary hump
Which structure is most commonly mistaken as a renal neoplasm?
Hypertrophied column of Bertin
A congenital anomaly associated with the fusion of both kidneys within the same body quadrant describes…
Crossed fused ectopia
Which lab tests will most likely elevate in cases of non-obstructive jaundice?
Indirect bilirubin
A patient with a recent history of angioplasty presents with a pulsatile inguinal mass. A fluid collection adjacent to the common femoral artery is identified. Colour and spectral Doppler demonstrates turbulent blood flow within the fluid collection. On the basis of the clinical history,
the US findings are most consistent with a(n)…
Pseudoaneurysm
Which region of the GB is located most superiorly?
Neck
Which condition is associated with an increased risk in developing a thyroid malignancy?
Hashimoto disease
A 25-year-old patient presents with a nontender palpable breast mass. A hypo echoic, oval-shaped mass demonstrating posterior acoustic enhancement is identified in the breast parenchyma. On the basis of this clinical history, the US finding is most suspicious for a…
Fibroadenoma
A pancreatic pseudocyst is most commonly located in which region?
The lesser sac
An abnormality of the GB wall exhibiting a “comet tail” artifact describes…
Adenomyomatosis
A transplant kidney is more commonly placed in which region?
RLQ
The majority of metastatic lesions in the liver originate from which site?
The colon
Which description most accurately portrays the US appearance and location of a Meckel diverticulum?
- Anechoic or complex mass
2. Slightly to the right of the umbilicus
The CBD passes through which structure before entering the duodenum?
The ampulla of Vater
Which term describes a noninflammatory degenerative change in a tendon?
Tendinosis
Which condition is the most common cause of hypothyroidism?
Hashimoto disease
Within 5 years, the risk for rupture of an abdominal aortic aneurysm measuring 5 cm in diameter is…
5%
The pyramidal lobe of the thyroid gland arises from the…
Superior aspect of the isthmus
Before the bifurcation, the last major visceral branch of the abdominal aorta is the…
IMA
Which abnormality commonly coexists in patients with a popliteal aneurysm?
Abdominal aortic aneurysm
- AAA
Which abnormality involves the distal ureter and the urinary bladder?
Ureterocele
