Imagining of the Abdomen

Question 1

Which of the following is the modality of choice for diagnosisin g and treating problems of the bile and pancreatic ducts?

A. Ultrasound

B. Iodine based IV contrast CT

C. Gadolimnium based IV contrast MRI

D. Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)

Answer 1

Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)

NOTE: Ultrasond is used more for diagnosing gallstones

Question 2

Which of the following is “excellent for [finding] calcification” (renal stones)?

A. ERCP

B. MRI

C. CT scan

D. Ultrasound

Answer 2

CT scan

Question 3

What are structures found at T11?

Answer 3

Spleen, Stomach, Liver, Aorta, IVC

LASSI

Question 4

What are structures found at T12?

Answer 4

Pancreas, spleen, kidneys, gallbladder, portal triad, SMA, Aorta, IVC, (and small bowel)

solid organs: KG SPA

vessels: SAI

Question 5

What structures can you find at T12-L1?

Answer 5

Kidneys, gallbladder, bilary tree

SMA, renal vein, aorta, IVC

Small bowel, colon

KGB

IRAS

Question 6

What structures can you see at L3-L4?

Answer 6

Right Kidney

Small bowel, Ascending and Descending Colon

Abdominal muscles

Question 7

Which of the following is seen in Superior Mesenteric A. Syndrome?

A. 2nd part of the duodenum is compressed between aorta and SMA

B. 3rd part of the ileum is compressed between aorta and SMA

C. 3rd part of the duodenum is compressed between aorta and SMA

D. Left Renal Vein is compressed between SMA and aorta

E. Right Renal V. is compressed between SMA and aorta

Answer 7

3rd part of the duodenum is compressed between aorta and SMA

Question 8

Which of the following is seen in Nutcracker syndrome?

A. 2nd part of the duodenum is compressed between aorta and SMA

B. 3rd part of the ileum is compressed between aorta and SMA

C. 3rd part of the duodenum is compressed between aorta and SMA

D. Left Renal Vein is compressed between SMA and aorta

E. Right Renal V. is compressed between SMA and aorta

Answer 8

Left Renal Vein is compressed between SMA and aorta

Question 9

T/F: Mid-saggital view is useful in asscesing SMA syndrome or Nutcracker syndrome

Answer 9

True

Question 10

Nutcracker syndrome is the compression of the left renal vein between the SMA and aorta. This can lead to what two things?

Answer 10

Renal venous hypertension

Hematuria

Question 11

All of the following are potential causes of Ascites, but which of the following is the MOST COMMON cause?

A. Salt and water retention

B. Heart failure

C. End stage renal failure

D. Portal Hypertension

E. Cancer

Answer 11

Portal Hypertension

Question 12

Look at these and see how to tell the difference between sliding and paraesophageal hiatal hernia

Answer 12

Did it

Question 13

Which of the following abnormalities is depicted below. Hint: it is caused by spasm of the longitudinal muscles and/or irreversible fibrosis.

A. Zenker’s Diverticulum

B. Ulcerative Colitis

C. Cholelithiasis

D. Shatzki Ring

Answer 13

Ulcerative Colitis

Question 14

THis is Hirschsprungs Disease

Answer 14

Cool

Question 15

This is Zenker’s Diverticulum