Module 3- Normal Abdomen

Question 1

Case 1: 8 YO MN DSH. History of inappetance. Regarding the spleen, which statement(s) is (are) true?

1. Contains a heteroechoic mass
2. Contains a hypoechoic nodule
3. It is enlarged
4. It is hypoechoic relative to the renal medulla

Answer 1

2. Contains a hypoechoic nodule
3. It is enlarged

Question 2

Case 2: 8 YO F Canine, Mixed breed dog. Vaginal discharge.

Regarding the ovaries in this dog, there is (are):

1. Excessive cyst formation
2. Inactive due to dog being in anestrus
3. Neoplasia of the left ovary
4. Normal follicular development

Answer 2

4. Normal follicular development

Question 3

Case 3: 5 YO FN DSH. Hematuria.

Regarding the right adrenal gland, there is (are):

1. A hypoechoic nodule in the caudal pole
2. A large tumor
3. Focal pin point mineralizations/fibrosis cranially
4. Invasion of the caudal vena cava

Answer 3

3. Focal pin point mineralizations/fibrosis cranially

Question 4

Case 5: 5 YO FN Mixed breed dog; history of acute onset of vomiting.

Regarding the kidneys there is (are):

1. Bilateral moderate hydronephrosis
2. Bilateral renal nodules consistent with metastatic disease
3. Severe renal cortical hyperechogenicity
4. Small renal cortical cysts and mineralized foci

Answer 4

4. Small renal cortical cysts and mineralized foci

Question 5

Case 6: 4 YO MN DSH; history of straining to urinate

Regarding the urinary bladder there is (are):

1. Cranioventral urinary bladder wall thickening
2. Suspended granular echogenic debris
3. Trigonal mass
4. Urethral stones at the vesicourethral junction

Answer 5

2. Suspended granular echogenic debris