Cystic Structure Flashcards

1
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What is a cyst?

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Walled off collection of fluid

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2
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What defines a true cyst? 2

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  1. Epithelial lining
  2. Congenital
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What defines a acquired cyst? How does it form? 3

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  1. No epithelial wall
  2. Trauma
  3. Infection
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What are two types of congenital cysts? 2

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  1. Hereditary
  2. Developmental
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What determines infection in terms of acquired cysts? 2

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  1. Parasitic symptoms
  2. Inflammatory - abscess
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How can true cyst occur in organs? 2

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  1. Multiple cysts in one organ
  2. Multiple organs with cysts
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What questions helps determine a acquired cyst? 3

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  1. History
  2. Signs
  3. Symptoms
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Why is sonographic appearance important for cysts? 3

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  1. Helps direct course of treatment for patient
  2. A simple cyst does not need follow up
  3. A complex cyst requires further testing or follow- up to rule out malignancies
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How do we describe a simple cyst? 4

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  1. Anechoic
  2. Strong back wall
  3. posterior acoustic enhancement
  4. Oval or round (refractive edge shadow)
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How would we describe a complex (atypical) cysts? 4

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  1. Internal echoes
  2. Septations
  3. Calcifications
  4. Thick wall or mural nodularity
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11
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What does age do for cysts?

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Increase the occurrence

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12
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Which organs does cysts increase in odds for in terms of occurrence?

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Liver and kidneys

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13
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Cysts are a common find during what type of scan?

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Abdominal scan

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14
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Cysts can be what kind of finding on a scan?

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Incidental finding

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15
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Finding several cysts in a patient can indicate what?

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Genetic abnormality

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How would a cyst affect a patient? 6

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  1. It can be asymptomatic
  2. Pain
  3. Pressure
  4. Increased lab values
  5. Jaundice
  6. Fever
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In terms of how a cyst can affect a person, what can it be dependent on? 3 (what are things that affect how they affect someone)

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  1. Number
  2. Size
  3. Location
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What are the two main categories of renal cortical cyst?

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Simple and complex

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19
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Are simple renal cortical cysts benign?

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Yes

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20
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What is the pathogenesis of simple renal cortical cysts? ( Etiology)

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Unknown

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What is the incidence rate in correlation with age for simple renal cortical cysts?

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They increase with age

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What demographic typically is affected by simple renal cortical cysts?

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Found in 50% of people over the age of 50

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23
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Are simple renal cortical cysts symptomatic?

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They are mostly asymptomatic

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What happens if we find a simple renal cortical cyst?

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They require no follow up

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25
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What happens if we see complex renal cortical cysts?

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Typically they require further imaging with CT

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What would we see that would typically determine if a renal cortical cyst is complex? 2

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  1. If septations are irregular and >1mm in thickness
  2. Solid elements are present
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27
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In terms of a complex renal cortical cysts, when would we consider the lesion non malignant?

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Until it is proven otherwise

basically it is a good idea to interrogate the cyst with colour until and watch for colour flow

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28
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What do these images represent?

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Simple renal cortical cysts

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29
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What do these images represent?

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Complex renal cortical cysts

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30
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What does polycystic kidney cysts mean?

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cysts that you are born with

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31
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What are the two types of polycystic kidney disease?

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  1. Autosomal dominant
  2. Autosomal recessive
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Which type of polycystic kidney disease is most common?

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Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease

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33
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When does autosomal dominant PKD general manifest?

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In the 4th decade of life (40s)

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What are some associated anomalies of autosomal dominant PKD? (What organ systems it gets affects) 4

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  1. Liver
  2. Pancreas
  3. Splenic cysts
  4. Cerebral berry aneurysms
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50% of patients with Autosomal dominant PKD develop what?

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Renal failure

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36
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What signs and symptoms does autosomal dominant PKD usually present with? 5

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  1. Palpable mass
  2. Pain
  3. Hematuria
  4. Hypertension
  5. UTIs
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What does Autosomal dominant PKD look like sonographically? 2

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  1. Renal enlargement
  2. Multiple cysts bilaterally
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Where does the multiple cysts present sonographically for autosomal dominant PKD? 2

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  1. Cortical
  2. Medullary
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39
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What does this image demonstrate?

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Autosomal dominant PKD

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What are four types of autosomal recessive PKD?

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  1. Perinatal
  2. Neonatal
  3. Infantile
  4. Juvenile
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What abnormalities are more prominent in young children for autosomal recessive PKD?

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Renal abnormalities are more prominent

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What abnormalities are more prominent in older children in terms of autosomal recessive PKD?

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Liver abnormalities - portal hypertension

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43
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All cases of ARPKD are associated with what?

A

Congenital hepatic fibrosis

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44
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What does Autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease look like sonographically? 3

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  1. Massively enlarged echogenic kidneys
  2. Loss of CM differentiation
  3. Macroscopic cysts noted occasionally
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45
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What does this image demonstrate? Why?

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Autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease

Note the following
1. Massively enlarged echogenic kidneys
2. Loss of CM differentiation
3. Macroscopic cysts noted occasionally

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46
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Where do parapelvic cysts originate likely?

A

Lymphatic origin

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47
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Where are parapelvic cysts located?

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In the renal sinus

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48
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Are parapelvic cysts symptomatic or asymptomatic?

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Mostly asymptomatic

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49
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What is the sonographic appearance of parapelvic cysts?

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  1. Well defined
  2. Do no connect with the collecting system
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50
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What tests do we do to differentiate between multiple parapelvic cysts and hydronephrosis?

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IVP or contrast CT

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51
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What are these images demonstrating?

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Parapelvic cysts

52
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What are medullary sponge kidneys?

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Kidneys with dilated (ectatic) collecting tubules

53
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What is the etiology of medullary sponge kidneys?

A

Etiology is unknown

54
Q

When does medullary sponge kidneys manifest?

A

3rd and 4th decade

55
Q

Medullary sponge kidneys is found in 12% of patients with what?

A

Stones

56
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What is the sonographic appearance of medullary sponge kidneys? 2

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  1. Bilaterally echogenic pyramids
  2. Calcs may be present - localized to pyramids
57
Q

What does these images demonstrate?

A

Medullary sponge kidneys

58
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Medullary cystic diseases are a result of what typically?

A

Progressive renal tubular atrophy

59
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Are medullary cystic disease genetic disorders?

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Yes, Both recessive and dominant forms

60
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What does medullary cystic disease look like sonographically?

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Small echogenic kidneys with cysts (0.1 - 1cm) at the pyramids

61
Q

What is the most common renal cyst disease in children?

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Multicystic dysplastic kidneys

62
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Are multicystic dysplastic kidneys a genetic disorder?

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No, therefore it is a nonhereditary disease

63
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When does multicystic dysplastic kidneys usually occur?

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Developmental phase (obstruction of ureter in utero)

64
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In terms of demographic what demographic does mutlicystic dysplastic kidneys affect?

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Both males and females, right and left equally affected

65
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What does multicystic dysplastic kidneys look like? 3

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  1. Small kidney
  2. Malformed with multiple non communicating cysts
  3. Absence of normal architecture
66
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Multicystic dysplastic kidneys are generally __________? Which side(s) affected

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Unilateral

67
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If multicystic dysplastic kidneys are bilateral what happens? Where do we generally see this?

A
  1. It is incompatible with life
  2. In utero
68
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Primary congenital cysts are also called what?

A

Epidermoid cysts

69
Q

Primary congenital cysts affect what organ?

A

SPleen

70
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How common are primary congenital cysts?

A

Rare

71
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What is the echogenic cystic structure of primary congenital cysts? And are they symptomatic or asymptomatic?

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  1. Internal echoes
  2. Asymptomatic
72
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When we see primary congenital cysts what can be noted about them in terms of amount?

A

They are typically solitary

73
Q

Which geographic demographic is generally affected by choledochal cysts?

A

Eastern Asia

74
Q

Which demographic of people are affected by choledochal cysts?

A

Females

75
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What organ does the choledochal cysts affect?

A

CBD

76
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How does Choledochal cysts affect the CBD? (How does it look?)

A

Fusiform dilation of the CBD

77
Q

Where does the choledochal cysts insert into?

A

Anomalous insertion of CBD into pancreatic duct

78
Q

What tumors is choledochal cysts known to be associated with?

A

Cholangiocarcinoma

79
Q

What kind of structure is the choledochal cysts?

A

It is a cystic structure

80
Q

The choledochal cysts may contain what? 3

A
  1. Sludge
  2. Stones
  3. Solid neoplasm
81
Q

If the choledochal cysts is large, it may difficult to identify the connection to what?

A

Bile duct

82
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Which type of choledochal cysts is the most common?

A

Type 1 is the most common, the one with the fusiform dilation of the extrahepatic duct

83
Q

What does this image represent?

A

Choledochal cysts

84
Q

How common is Caroli’s disease?

A

It is rare

85
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What type of disease is Caroli’s disease?

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Congenital

86
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How does Caroli’s disease present? (What does it look like?)

A

Dilation of the intrahepatic biliary tree

87
Q

What does Caroli’s disease result in? 4

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  1. Stasis
  2. Stones
  3. Cholangitis
  4. Sepsis
88
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What does Caroli’s disease look like sonographically? 2

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  1. Saccular or fusiform dilation of the intrahepatic bile duct
  2. Diffuse but may be focal
89
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What is the most common presentation of Caroli’s disease sonographically? (shape wise)

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Saccular

90
Q

What does the dilated ducts of Caroli’s disease contain?

A

Stones and sludge

91
Q

What does this image represent?

A

Caroli’s disease

92
Q

What kind of disease is cystic fibrosis? (genetic, congenital, acquired etc.)

A

Genetic

93
Q

What kind of dysfunction is cystic fibrosis?

A

Exocrine

94
Q

What does cystic fibrosis look like sonographically? 2

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  1. Increased echogenicity
  2. Atrophy
95
Q

What is seen with cystic fibrosis?

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Small cysts (1-3 mm) on pathology but are uncommonly seen sonographically

96
Q

What are two types of cysts seen with the peritoneum?

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Inclusion cysts and mesenteric cysts

97
Q

The fluid in the inclusion cysts are produced by what? What are they usually absorbed by?

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  1. Active ovaries
  2. Usually absorbed by the peritoneum
98
Q

The fluid balance of inclusion cysts can be upset by what? 5

A

Diseases that cause adhesions

  1. Surgery
  2. Trauma
  3. PID
  4. IBD
  5. Endometriosis
99
Q

When adhesions trap ovarian fluid, what happens over time?

A

Inclusion cysts are formed encasing the ovary

100
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What are mesenteric cysts?

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Rare intra-abdominal masses

101
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Mesenteric cysts are typically what kind of finding?

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Incidental finding

102
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What is the origin of mesenteric cysts typically? 2

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  1. Lymphatic
  2. Mesothelial orgin
103
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What is the size of mesenteric cysts?

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Variable (<1 - >25cm)

104
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Are mesenteric cysts simple or complex cysts?

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May be both

105
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What are duplication cysts filled with?

A

Anechoic fluid

106
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What does duplication cysts look like?

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Well defined, double layer wall

107
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What does the walls of the duplication cysts look like?

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  1. Inner echogenic mucosal layer
  2. Outer hypoechoic muscular layer
108
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What does the double wall of duplication cysts help do?

A

Help distinguish this particular type of cysts from mesenteric cysts?

109
Q

What is this cysts?

A

Duplication cyst

110
Q

What are the two types of prostatic cysts?

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  1. Degenerative
  2. Congenital
111
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What is the most common kind of prostatic cyst?

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Degenerative

112
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Where are degenerative cysts generally located?

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Transitional zone

113
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What is the clinical significance of degenerative prostatic cysts?

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No clinical significance

114
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Are congenital prostatic cysts symptomatic or asymptomatic?

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Mostly asymptomatic

115
Q

What is congenital prostatic cysts associated with?

A

Infertility and hematospermia (blood in seminal fluid)

116
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What are four kinds of prostatic cysts?

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  1. Utricle cysts
  2. Mullerian duct cysts
  3. Ejaculatory duct cysts
  4. Seminal vesicle cysts
117
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Describe utricle cysts in terms of association

A

Unilateral renal agenesis association

118
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Where are utricle cysts located?

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Always midline

119
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What is the shape of utricle cysts?

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Teardrop shape

120
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What is the shape of mullerian duct cysts?

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Teardrop shape with a thick wall

121
Q

What is Mullerian duct cysts completely void of?

A

Spermatozoa

122
Q

What kind of structure is ejaculatory duct cysts and what is it associated with? 2

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  1. Fusiform structure
  2. Infertility
123
Q

What is seminal vesicle cysts associated with?

A

Ipsilateral renal agenesis

124
Q

What should lab test values be for cysts?

A

Lab test could be abnormal

125
Q

What are some lab test we would look for in terms of cysts? 2

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  1. LFT
  2. WBC
126
Q

What are four treatment methods for cysts?

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  1. Aspiration
  2. Alcohol ablation
  3. Surgical removal
  4. Organ transplant
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