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Neoplastic Diseases: Benign Flashcards

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Neoplasms

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Tumor/ lesion 
~abnormal tissue growth 
~diffuse or focal 
~benign or malignant
~distinct mass or ill-defined
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Abnormal tissue growth is due to

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Cells proliferating at a faster rate

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Malignant neoplasms can be

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Primary or metastatic

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Primary malignancies

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Mass that originates from a organ

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Metastatic malignancies

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Mass that originates from a organ and spreads to a different organ

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Benign neoplasms

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~typically asymptomatic 
~have no altered lab tests
~well defined and encapsulated
~slow growing, does not metastasize 
~hypovascular or avascular
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Benign neoplasms of the liver

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Hemangioma
Focal nodular hyperplasia
Adenomas
Lipoma

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Hemangioma is a tumor of

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blood vessels

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The most common benign tumor of the liver

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Hemangioma

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Hemangioma are

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~Women>Men (5:1)

~Asymptomatic

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Hemangioma may increase in size during

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Pregnancy or with the use of estrogen therapy(HRT’s)

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What is the sonographic appearance of a hemangioma

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Small (typically <3cm) 
Well defined 
Homogenous
Hyperechoic 
Can include a heterogenous central component or hypoechoic central area
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When using Doppler on a hemangioma, will it register the slow flow?

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No, because the flow is so slow that the Doppler cannot go low enough to register it which is why flow in a hemangioma is not typically detected with ultrasound

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What does a hemangioma require

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6-month follow up to detect any change

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Echogencity is always relative to

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Whether the organ is health or not

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FNH

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Focal nodular hyperplasia

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What is focal nodular hyperplasia

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Hyperplasia lesion containing normal liver tissue

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FNH is >in women than men probably because it is

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Influenced by hormones

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Is FNH asymptomatic or symptomatic

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Asymptomatic

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What is the sonographic appearance of FNH

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Subtle- “stealth lesion”
<8cm
Central area w/ decreased echogenicity (central scar)
Doppler flow centrally

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Because FNH is a stealth “leasion” what do you look for

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Contour abnormalities

Displaced vessels

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What is the appearance of FNH on a sulpher colloid scan

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Hot or warm

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Are adenomas more or less common than FNH

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Less

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Adenomas are linked to

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Oral contraceptives
Type 1 GSD
Von Gierke’s disease

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Adenomas can cause

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Hemorrhage or infarct; with extreme amount of pain

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Adenomas are

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Usually asymptomatic

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What is the sonographic appearance of an adenoma

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Non-specific; usually hyperechoic but can be variable
Measures 8-15cm
Solid, solitary and well encapsulated
Doppler shows central area of colour

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What is the appearance of an adenoma on a Sulphur colloid scan

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Cold

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Lipomas in the liver are

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Very rare

Usually asymptomatic

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What is the sonographic appearance of a liver lipoma

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Hyperechoic, very similar appearance to a hemangioma

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What are the different ways to test for benign neoplasms of the liver

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Contrast enhanced CT or MRI
Red blood scintigraphy 
Sulphur Colloid scan 
Micro bubble enhanced sonography 
Biopsy
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A Sulphur Colloid Scan is a

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Nuclear medicine test

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What is the treatment for a liver hemangioma

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Repeat US in 3-6months to check for changes

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What is the treatment for FNH

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Conservative, depending on size

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What is the treatment for a liver adenoma

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Surgery is recommended due to risk of rupture

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What is the treatment for an liver lipoma

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Conservative

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Are benign neoplasms of the spleen rare

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Yes

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What is another name for hemangioma

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Cavernous hemangioma

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Cavernous hemangioma are

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Congenital
Most common benign neoplasm of the spleen ‘
Asymptomatic

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Are cavernous hemangioma on US a conclusive finding

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No, due to its variable appearance

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What is the sonographic appearance of a cavernous hemangioma

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Variable

Hyperechoic to complex with cystic degeneration

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Hamartoma are

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Rare

Arise from lymphoid tissue

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What is the sonographic appearance of a hamartoma

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Homogeneous
Solid
Echogenic
Not encapsulated

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Lymphangioma are

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Rare

Arise from a lymphatic malformation

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What is the sonographic appearance of a lymphangioma

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Variable

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Multi-loculated means

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Lots of septations and walled off masses

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Cystic lymphangiomyomatoisis

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Multi-loculated cystic mass

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Adenoma of the GB

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True neoplasm; polyp like growth and has a stalk
Pedunculated
Asymptotic

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What is the sonographic appearance of GB adenoma

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Hyperechoic
Homogeneous
<10mm
Hypovascular

50
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Cholesterolsis of the GB is a

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Accumulation of cholesterol in the GB wall

51
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What are the 2 types of cholesterolosis

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Cholesterolosis

Cholesterol polyp

52
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What is cholesterolosis

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Strawberry GB

Multi non- shadowing masses fixed to the GB wall

53
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What is a cholesterol polyp

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Focal form of cholesterolosis

Can’t be differeianted from an adenoma with US

54
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65% of polyps are what kind

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Cholesterol

55
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5% of polyps are

56
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What kind of polyp is the only true polyp

57
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Adenomyomatosis of the GB is the

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Exaggeration of the RA sinuses

Proliferation of the smooth wall of the GB; muscle wall is thicker

58
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Adenomyomatosis can be and typically occurs at the

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Focal
Diffuse

GB fundus

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Is the mid portion of the GB is affected by adenomyomatosis what shape does it creat

60
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What is the sonographic appearance of GB adenomyomatosis

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Hyperechoic Foci in the GB wall with a comet tail artifact

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Adenomyomas are

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Focal

Mass-like area of adenomyomatosis

62
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Benign neoplasms of the pancreas are

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Islet cell tumors

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Islets cell tumors are _____ and can be

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The most common

Benign or malignant

64
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What % of islet cell tumors can be functioning

65
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What % of islet cell tumors are non-functioning

66
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What is the most common type of islet cell tumor

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Insulinoma

67
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Insulinoma are ___ and are typically located in the

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Benign

Body or tail

68
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What is the sonographic appearance of islet cell tumors

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Well encapsulated
Solid
Usually hypoechoic; larger tumors may be slightly/moderately echogenic
Vary in size

69
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Benign neoplasms of the urinary tract are

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Andiomyolipoma (renal hamartoma)

Adenoma/oncocytoma

70
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What is another name for angiomyolipoma of the urinary tract

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Renal hamartoma

71
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Renal harmatomas are typically located where? And are composed of ?

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Renal cortex

Fat
Muscle
Blood vessels

72
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Renal harmatomas are the most common in what population

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Middle aged females

73
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Are renal harmatomas asymptomatic or symptomatic

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Asymptomatic

74
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What is the sonographic appearance of renal harmatomas

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Hyperechoic
Well defined
Typically unilateral
Low blood flow

75
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What can mimic renal cell carcinoma

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Renal harmatomas

76
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What is associated with tuberous sclerosis and what will patients usually form after being diagnosed with this condition before hand

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Renal harmatomas; bilateral

AML

77
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Renal harmatomas can blend into what that makes it hard to differentiate the mass

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Perirenal fat

78
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Adenoma and oncocytoma are esstenially identical and effect the same area but are only differentiated by ____ and can mimic

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Size

Renal cell CA

79
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Adenoma of the urinary tract measure

80
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Oncocytoma measure

81
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Adenoma/oncocytoma are typically ____ but sometimes has possible _____

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Asymptomatic

Hematuria, pain

82
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Adenoma/oncocytoma typically occur in ___ during

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Males

6-7 decade of life

83
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What is the sonographic appearance of adenoma/oncocytoma

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Well defined

Hyperechoic or isoechoic

84
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What are the benign neoplasms of the adrenal gland

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Adenoma
Myelolipoma
Pheochromocytoma

85
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What benign mass arises from the adrenal cortex and is commonly unilateral

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Adenoma of the adrenal gland

86
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Adenomas of the adrenal gland can be either

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Hyperfunctioning or non-functioning

87
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Hyperfunctioning adenomas of the adrenal gland can result in

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Endocrine abnormalities

88
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What are the endocrine abnormalities that are caused by a hyperfunctioning adenoma

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Cushing’s disease

Conn’s disease

89
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Cushing’s disease is an excess of

90
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Conn’s disease is an excess of

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Aldosterone

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What is the sonographic appearance of a adrenal adenoma

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Solid
Round 
Hypoechoic 
Encapsulated 
W/ possible calcifications
92
Q

If a mass does not connect to the liver or kidneys what kind of mass should be considered

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Adrenal tumour

93
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What is a rare mass, that is formed from the bone marrow, that arises from the zona fasiculatate and is typically asymptomatic

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Myelolipoma

94
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Are myelolipoma of the adrenal gland functioning or non-functioning

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Non-functioning

95
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Myelolipoma of the adrenal occurs in what population

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Male and female population that are in their 5-6th decade of life

96
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What is the sonographic appearance of myelolipoma of the adrenals

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Hyperechoic
Typically measures <5cm
Has a propagation speed artifact
can blend into the perirenal fat

97
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What do you call a hyperfunctioning tumor of the adrenal medulla

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Pheochromocytoma

98
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A patient with pheochromocytoma of the adrenal can present with and what lab test will be elevated

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Hypertension
Palpitations
Tachycardia
Excessive sweating

Urinary catecholamines will be elevated

99
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Pheochromocytoma of the adrenals typically occurs

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In the right adrenal and in the 4-5th decades of life

100
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Pheochromocytoma of the adrenal gland is associated with

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Tuberculosis sclerosis

MEN syndrome

101
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what is MEN syndrome

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Multiple endocrine neoplasia

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What is the sonographic appearance of pheochromocytoma of the adrenal gland

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Solid 
Unilateral 
Encapsulated 
Hypoechoic 
Homogeneous or heterogenous 
>2cm
103
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Patients can have multiple tumors in their endocrine glands that are both

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Malignant and benign

104
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The pancreatic tail can be displaced anteriorly, which is a sign that there is what kind of tumor

105
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What are the benign neoplasms of the abdominal wall

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Dermoid tumor

Lipoma

106
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What is the most common tumor of the abdominal wall

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Desmoid tumor

107
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Desmoid tumors of the abdominal wall arises from

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Connective tissue

108
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What are the 2 types of connective tissues

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Aponeurosis

Fascia

109
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Desmoid tumor of the abdominal wall are usually located ____ and have what kind of association

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In the anterior abdominal wall, @ surgical or laparoscopic sites

  • post-partum association
110
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Desmoid tumor of the abdominal wall typically occurs more commonly in

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Females that are 20-40 yrs in age

111
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What is the sonographic appearance of a desmoid tumor of the abdominal wall

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Hypoechoic

Homogenous

112
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Lipoma of the abdominal wall are

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Composed of fat
Mobile
Soft on palpitation, compressible

113
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What is the sonographic appearance of a abdominal wall lipoma

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Variable, ranging from slightly echogenic to highly echogenic

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