Module 5- Spleen

Question 1

Case 1: 8YO FN Poodle

ABdominal pain on palpaiton

Regarding the area of infartion of the spleen there is:

1. Focal hypoechoic enlargement of the sleen w/rounded borders
2. normal arterial BS
3. echogenic thrombus in center of splenic portal region
4. enlargement of left lobe of pancreas as inciting event

Answer 1

1. Focal hypoechoic enlargement of the sleen w/rounded borders

Question 2

Case 2. 9 YO FN Mixed breed dog

history of acute onset of vomiting

regarding the changes within the spleen & liver there is (are)

1. Multiple hypoechoic nodules & masses
2. Increased echogenicitity noted throughout
3. Multiple target lesions within the spleen & liver
4. No significat changes noted

Answer 2

1. Multiple hypoechoic nodules & masses

Question 3

8 YO FN Mixed breed

history of abdominal distension

regarding the spleen there is

1. large heteroechoic mass & multiple nodules with associated effusion
2. multiple hyperechoic nodules noted along the mesenteric splenic capsule
3. thrombus formation throughout the splenic portal vein
4. multiple hypoehcoic nodules noted uniformly throughout the spleen

Answer 3

1. large heteroechoic mass & multiple nodules with associated effusion