Pancreas And Spleen Flashcards
1
Q
The pancreas is a tongue-shaped organ, approximately how many cm in length?
A
12 to 15 cm in length
2
Q
The splenic vein and pancreas are anterior to what structure?
A
Superior mesenteric artery
3
Q
What are the maximum dimensions for pancreatic size?
A
- 0 cm = has
- 5 cm = body
- 0 cm = tail
4
Q
What are the average spleen dimensions in cm?
A
12 cm in length
7 cm in width
3 to 4 cm in thickness
5
Q
What are the anastomoses or collateral supply of the splenic arteries?
A
None
Splenic arteries are end arteries without anastomoses or collateral supply
6
Q
During arterial phase of the spleen, contrast enhancement appears as alternating bands of high and low density, which is called what kind of enhancement pattern?
A
Arciform enhancement pattern
