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The additional anatomic lobe is called

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Quadrate lobe

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3 hepatic lobes are

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right, left, caudate

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The right lobe can be divided into ___ and ___ segments by the ___ hepatic vein

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anterior, posterior. Right.

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The left lobe can be divided into __ and __ segments by the __hepatic vein

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Medial, lateral. Left (ligamentum teres and falciform ligament)

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The right lobe is separated from the left lobe by the

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Middle hepatic vein (main lobar fissure) gb fossa

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Smallest hepatic lobe

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Caudate lobe

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Caudate lobe is separated by the left lobe by the

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ligamentum venosum

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The medial segment of the left lobe may be referred to as the

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Quadrate lobe

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9
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The normal MPV measures less than

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13 mm (1.3 cm) AP

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Enlargement of the portal vein is

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portal hypertension

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Normal flow within the mpv

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Hepatopetal, monophasic

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The main portal vein and hepatic artery supply

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oxygenated blood to the liver.

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Enlargement of the hepatic veins and ivc is seen with __ heart failure

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right sided

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Hepatic veins have __ blood flow

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triphasic

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Occlusion or narrowing of the hepatic veins is

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Budd-Chiari syndrome.

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15
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The porta hepatis includes :

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MPV, CBD, and hepatic artery

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16
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What sign indicated the porta hepatis

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Mickey sign

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After birth, the ductus venosus collapses and becomes the

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ligamentum venosum

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Tongue-like projection of the rt hepatic lobe

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Riedel lobe

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Hepatomegaly is often suspected if the liver measures above

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15.5 cm

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An increase in conjungated (direct) bilirubin tends to be associated with

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gallstones/ pancreatic mass

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Unconjugated (indirect) bilirubin tends to increase in the presence of

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Hepatocellular disease (hepatitis, cirrhosis)

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Fatty liver disease is aka

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Hepatic steatosis

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Inflammation of the liver that can lead to cirrhosis, portal hypertension, and HCC

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Hepatitis

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Hepatitis types and most common
A,B,C,D,E,G (A,B)
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What sign is associated with hepatitis
Starry sky sign
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Increase in echogenicity of the walls of the portal triads
Periportal cuffing
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The most common cause of cirrhosis is
alcoholism
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Pathway of liver disease
alcoholism -> hepatic steatosis (fatty liver) -> steatohepatitis -? cirrhosis -> portal hypertension -> PV thrombosis -> hepatocellular carcinoma
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The most common cause of portal hypertension is
cirrhosis
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normal flow towards the liver
hepatopetal flow
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Elevation of BP within the portal venous system
Portal hypertension
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The most common cause of portal hypertension is
Cirrhosis
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Most common sonographically indentifiable collaterals in portal hypertension is
recanalization of the paraumbilical vein (patent umbilical vein)
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With portal hypertension , the mpv will measure above
13 mm .. 1.3 cm.
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If cirrhosis is suspected, analyze the ___ for evidence of ___
left portal vein, recanalization of paraumbilical vein
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Occlusion of the hepatic veins
Budd-chiari syndrome
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Hepatic cysts are associated with
autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease
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a cyst within a cyst
mother / daughter cyst
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The most common BENIGN liver tumor
Cavernous hemangioma
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Cavernous hemangiomas are most commonly found
in women in the right lobe
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Cavernous hemangiomas look
hyperechoic
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The SECOND most common BENIGN liver tumor
Focal nodular hyperplasia (FNH)
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Rare hyperechoic liver lesions
Lipomas
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Rare benign liver tumor associated with oral contraceptive use
Hepatocellular adenoma
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Consequence of trauma/surgery
Hepatic hematoma
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The most common primary form of liver cancer
Hepatocellular carcinoma
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The tumor marker for hepatocellular carcinoma is
AFP - alphafeta protein - elevated
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Mass with a hypoechoic halo and central echogenic portion (target , bulls eye)
HCC
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Not caused by oral contraceptive use, but it is estrogen dependent and can grow as a result of contraceptive use
FNH
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The most common form of liver cancer
hepatic metastasis
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The most common primary form of liver cancer which means it develops in the liver
HCC
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The most common cancer discovered in the liver is ___ from some other primary location
metastasis
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The malignant cells from other sites enter the liver through the
portal veins
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The second most common benign liver tumor
Focal Nodular Hyperplasia
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FNH has been referred to as __ lesion because it is difficult see see on u/s
stealth lesion
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TIPS is located between the
rt PV, and rt HV
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Most common benign liver childhood tumor
infantile hemangioendothelioma
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Most common malignant tumor for children
hepatoblastoma
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Most common disease requiring a liver transplant
HEP c
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The liver attached end to end to the native PV and HA is termed
anastomosis
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HCC is AKA
Hepatoma
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Most common cancer discovered in the liver
Metastasis
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What liver mass is isoechoic and contains a central scar
FNH
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Labs:: an increase in ___ is associated with fatty liver
AST - aspartate aminotransferase
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Labs :: an increase of __ is associated with hepatitis
ALP
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Labs :: decreased ___ and increased ___ is associated with cirrhosis
Albumin , ALP & AST & LDH
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Which of the following benign labor masses is typically isoechoic and contains a central star A- hepatoblastoma B- cavernous hemangioma C- hepatoma D- focal nodular hyperplasia
D
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The covering of the liver is referred to as A- Glisson capsule B- gerota fascia C- Morrison pouch D- hepatic fascia
A
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The left lobe of liver can be separated from the right lobe by A- right hep vein B- middle hepatic vein C- left hep vein D- falciform ligament
B
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The right lobe of liver is divided into segments by the A middle lobar fissure B middle hepatic vein C right hepatic vein D left hip vein
C
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The right intersegmental fissure contains the A right hepatic vein B middle hepatic vein C left portal vein D right portal vein
A
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The mpv divides into
Left and right branches
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Which of the following hepatic lesions may occur following a recent bout of appendicitis diverticulitis or cholecystitis A fnh B pyogenic hepatic abscess C echinoccocal abscess D amebic liver abscess
B
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Cavernous transformation of the portal vein is found in the presence of A portal Venus gas B portal vein thrombosis C dominant, polycystic liver disease D multiple hydatid liver cysts
B
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Wilson disease will present, sonographic, similar to what disorder A hepatitis B portal, hypertension C budd chiari syndrome D focal fatty infiltration
A
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What inherited disease is linked with the development of cysts in the liver and other organs A von gierke disease B Wilson disease C e Epstein-Barr disease D von hippel lindau disease
D
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Which of the following is an inherited disease characterized by disproportionate absorption of dietary iron? A Wilson disease B hemochromatosis C von gierke syndrome D Von hippel lindau disease
B
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What liver pathology is associated with Periportal cuffing A candidiasis B amebic hepatic abscess C steatosis D hepatitis
D
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Which of the following are the cells of the liver responsible for engulfing pathogens and damaging cells? A kupffer B Morrison C hepatocytes D Epstein
A
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Which of the following lab findings would be most likely associated with a decrease in albumin A hepatic steatosis B hepatic steatohepatitis C cirrhosis D hepatitis
C
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Which of the following is associated with E granulosus A candidiasis B amebic liver abscess C Hyatid luver cyst D hcc
C
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The childhood syndrome beckwith wiedemann is associated with an increased for developing A hepatoblastoma B cirrhosis C portal hypertension D hepatitis
A
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All the following are clinical findings of HCC except A reduction of AFP B weight loss C fever D cirrhosis
A
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Which of the following is considered the most common benign childhood hepatic mass A hepatoblastoma B hepatoma C hematoma D hemangioendothelioma
D
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Intraperitoneal organs are
gallbladder, liver, ovaries, spleen, stomach, some bowel (GLOSSS)
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Most common diffuse liver disease
hepatic steatosis / fatty infiltration
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If TIPPS is successful, flow will be ___ at proximal anastomosis (RPV) and ____ at distal anastomosis (RHV)
Hepatopetal, hepatofugal
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inferior to liver
subhepatic
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Right posterior subhepatic
Morison’s pouch
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inferior to diaphragm. Between diaphragm/liver and diaphragm/spleen
subphrenic

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