Ch. 10 Liver Quiz

Question 1

What type of hepatitis are healthcare workers at greatest risk of being exposed to?

Answer 1

Hepatitis B

Question 2

80% of patients with cirrhosis are at risk of developing ____________

Answer 2

Hepatocelluar Carcinoma

Question 3

With portal hypertension the PV can increase in size. What size has been associated?

Answer 3

over 13 mm

Question 4

In an effort to relieve pressure __________ are formed that connect to the systemic veins in a patient with portal hypertension.

Answer 4

collateral veins

Question 5

What is the most common cause of intrahepatic portal hypertension?

Answer 5

Cirrhosis

Question 6

Name two secondary sonographic signs other than increase size of the portal vein that are associated with portal hypertension.

Answer 6

Splenomegaly & ascites

Question 7

Is there any risk involved with collateral veins that can form in the body associated with liver disease, if so what is the risk?

Answer 7

risk of rupture

Question 8

Name two potential causes of portal vein thrombosis.

Answer 8

Trauma or sepsis

Question 9

What occurs as a result of portal vein thrombosis to allow the liver to get the blood flow that it needs? With this multiple vessels are seen in the porta hepatis. (be specific)

Answer 9

cavernous transformation

Question 10

What is Budd Chiari?

Answer 10

Thrombus of the hepatic veins

Question 11

Name a secondary cause of Budd Chiari

Answer 11

tumor invasion

Question 12

Name one cause of obstruction distal to the cystic duct

Answer 12

pancreatic head mass

Question 13

Name 2 patient symptoms associated with liver abscess

Answer 13

pain, fever

Question 14

Name one cause of obstruction proximal to the cystic duct.

Answer 14

stone in the GB neck

Question 15

Echinococcal cyst is most commonly seen in ________ areas of the world.

Answer 15

sheep grazing

Question 16

Amebic abscess is typically caused by a parasite. What is its route to the liver?

Answer 16

portal vein

Question 17

_____ is the most common benign tumor of the liver and more frequently seen in females.

Answer 17

Cavernous hemangioma

Question 18

_______ is the second most common benign liver mass.

Answer 18

focal nodular hyperplasia

Question 19

_______ is the most common primary malignant neoplasm in the liver.

Answer 19

hepatocelluar carcinoma

Question 20

_____ is the most common form of neoplastic involvement of the liver.

Answer 20

Mets

Question 21

Please describe the ultrasound findings in this image and give possible diagnosis for the patient.

Answer 21

small liver, ascites, increased echogenicity, nodular borders, coarse texture; Cirrhosis