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Chapter 1: Abdominal Sonography Overview Flashcards

1
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a collection of fluid within the peritoneal cavity

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ascites

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2
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the cells in the adrenal medulla that secrete epinephrine and norepinephrine

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chromaffin cells

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3
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a collection of abdominal fluid within the peritoneal cavity that may be associated with cancer

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exudate ascites

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4
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the lab value that indicates the amount of red blood cells in the blood

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hematocrit

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5
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large cells of glandular origin

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oncocytes

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a procedure that uses a needle to drain fluid from the abdominal cavity for diagnostic or therapeutic reasons

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paracentesis

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7
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the portion of the peritoneum that lines the abdominal pelvic cavity

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parietal peritoneum

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8
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a procedure that uses a needle to drain fluid from the pleural cavity for either diagnostic or therapeutic reasons

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thoracentesis

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9
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a collection of abdominal fluid within the peritoneal cavity often associated with cirrhosis

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transudate ascites

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10
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the portion of the peritoneum that is closely applied to each organ

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visceral peritoneum

serosal layer

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11
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how long should a person be NPO before an abdominal ultrasound (especially with an intact gallbladder)?

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at least 4 hours, but 8 is optimal

renal ultrasounds don’t require fasting, but the patient should be well-hydrated

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12
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what does a decreased hematocrit indicate?

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bleeding

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13
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the double lining of the abdominal cavity

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peritoneum

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14
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a type of reverberation artifact caused by several small, highly reflective interfaces
(seen with adenomyomatosis of the gallbladder)

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comet tail artifact

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15
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caused by a large acoustic interface and subsequent production of false echoes
(seen as an echogenic region in the anterior aspect of the gallbladder or other cystic structures)

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reverberation artifact

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16
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a type of reverberation artifact that appears as a solid streak or chain of parallel bands radiating away from a structure
(seen emanating from gas in the abdomen)

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ring-down artifact

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17
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5 intraperitoneal organs

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gallbladder
liver (except for bare area)
ovaries
spleen (except for the splenic hilum)
stomach
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18
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12 retroperitoneal organs

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abdominal lymph nodes
adrenal glands
aorta
ascending and descending colon
duodenum
IVC
kidneys
pancreas
prostate gland
ureters
urinary bladder
uterus
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19
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7 pathologies associated with ascites

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acute cholecystitis
cirrhosis
congestive heart failure
ectopic pregnancy
malignancy
portal hypertension
ruptured AAA
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20
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the posterior subhepatic space is also referred to as:

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Morrison pouch

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21
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posterior cul-de-sac in females is also known as:

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pouch of Douglas (rectouterine pouch)

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22
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anterior cul-de-sac in females in also known as:

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space of Retzius

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23
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tumor of glandular origin

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adenoma

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24
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tumor of blood vessels, muscle, and fat

commonly found in the kidneys

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angiomyolipoma

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25
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abnormal accumulation of cells within a focal region of an organ
(commonly found in the liver)

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focal nodular hyperplasia

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26
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tumor consisting of a group of inflammatory cells

commonly found in the liver and spleen

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granuloma

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27
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tumor that secretes gastrin

commonly found in the pancreas

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gastrinoma

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28
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tumor consisting of an overgrowth of normal cells of an organ
(commonly found in the kidneys)

29
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tumor consisting of blood vessels

commonly found in the liver, spleen, and kidneys

A

hemangioma

30
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localized collection of blood

31
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tumor that secretes insulin

A

insulinoma

32
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tumor that consists of fat

commonly found in the liver, spleen, and kidneys

33
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tumor that consists of oncocytes

commonly found in the kidneys

A

oncocytoma

34
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tumor that consists of chromaffin cells of the adrenal gland

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pheochromocytoma

35
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tumor that consists of tissue from all 3 germ cell layers

commonly found in testicles and ovaries

36
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localized collection of urine

commonly found next to a kidney transplant

37
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cancer of glandular origin

commonly found in pancreas and GI tract

A

adenocarcinoma

38
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cancer in the lining of vessels (lymphatic or vascular)

commonly found in spleen

A

angiosarcoma

39
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cancer that consists of trophoblastic cells

commonly found in testicles

A

choriocarcinoma

40
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cancer of the bile ducts

A

cholangiocarcinoma

41
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cancer that is fundamentally adenocarcinoma with cystic components
(commonly found in pancreas)

A

cystadenocarcinoma

42
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cancer that is of germ cell origin

commonly found in testicles

A

embryonal cell carcinoma

43
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cancer of aggressive abnormal epithelial cells

commonly found in thyroid

A

follicular carcinoma

44
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cancer that originates in the hepatocytes

A

hepatocellular carcinoma (hepatoma)

45
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cancer that originates in the tubules of the kidney

A

hypernephroma (RCC)

46
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cancer of the lymphatic system

commonly found in spleen and kidneys

47
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cancer that has formation of many irregular, fingerlike projections
(commonly found in thyroid)

A

papillary carcinoma

48
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cancer that originates in the seminiferous tubules of the testicle

49
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cancer that originates in the transitional epithelium of an organ or structure
(commonly found in the bladder, ureters, and kidneys)

A

transitional cell carcinoma

50
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cancer that is of germ cell origin

commonly found in the testicle

A

yolk sac tumor

51
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3 common malignant pediatric abdominal masses and their locations:

A

neuroblastoma - adrenal gland
hepatoblastoma - liver
nephroblastoma (Wilms tumor) - kidney

52
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The neuroblastoma is a malignant pediatric mass commonly found in:
A. Kidney
B. Liver
C. Testicle
D. Adrenal gland
A

D. Adrenal gland

53
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Which of the following is not considered an intraperitoneal organ?
A. Liver
B. Pancreas
C. Gallbladder 
D. Spleen
A

B. Pancreas

54
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Which of the following is not considered retroperitoneal organs?
A. Abdominal lymph nodes
B. Kidneys
C. Adrenal glands
D. Ovaries
A

D. Ovaries

55
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The hypernephroma may also be referred to as:
A. Nephroblastoma
B. Neuroblastoma
C. Hepatocellular carcinoma
D. Renal cell carcinoma
A

D. Renal cell carcinoma

56
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A type of reverberation artifact caused by several small, highly reflective interfaces, such as gas bubbles, describes:
A. Mirror image artifact
B. Posterior shadowing
C. Comet tail artifact
D. Ring-down artifact
A

C. Comet tail artifact

57
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The term cholangiocarcinoma denotes:
A. Bile duct carcinoma
B. Hepatic carcinoma
C. Pancreatic carcinoma
D. Splenic carcinoma
A

A. Bile duct carcinoma

58
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The hepatoma is:
A. Benign tumor of the spleen
B. Benign tumor of the liver
C. Malignant tumor of the pancreas
D. Malignant tumor of the liver
A

D. Malignant tumor of the liver

59
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A Wilms tumor may also be referred to as a:
A. Neuroblastoma
B. Nephroblastoma
C. Hepatoblastoma
D. Hepatoma
A

B. Nephroblastoma

60
Q 
An angiosarcoma would most likely be discovered in the:
A. Rectum
B. Gallbladder
C. Spleen
D. Pancreas
61
Q 
The space located behind the liver and stomach, and posterior to the pancreas is the:
A. Hepatoplenic space
B. Lesser sac
C. Greater sac
D. Supraduodenal space
A

B. Lesser sac

62
Q 
Of the list below, which is considered to be an intraperitoneal organ?
A. Left kidney
B. Aorta
C. Inferior vena cava
D. Liver
63
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The oncocytoma is a mass noted more commonly in the:
A. Liver
B. Adrenal glands
C. Pancreas
D. Kidneys
A

D. Kidneys

64
Q 
A benign tumor that consists primarily of blood vessels best describes:
A. Adenocarcinoma
B. Oncocytoma
C. Hemangioma
D. Lymphoma
A

C. Hemangioma

65
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The insulinoma is a:
A. Malignant pediatric adrenal tumor
B. Benign pancreatic tumor
C. Malignant pancreatic tumor
D. Benign liver tumor
A

B. Benign pancreatic tumor

66
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A tumor that consists of a group of inflammatory cells best describes the:
A. Hematoma
B. Hemangioma
C. Lymphoma
D. Granuloma
A

D. Granuloma

67
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A tumor that consists of a focal collection of blood best describes the:
A. Hematoma
B. Hemangioma
C. Hamartoma
D. Hepatoma
A

A. Hematoma

68
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The malignant testicular tumor that consists of trophoblastic cells is the:
A. Cholangiocarcinoma
B. Teratoma
C. Yolk sac tumor
D. Choriocarcinoma
A

D. Choriocarcinoma

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