Pancreas Aorta Flashcards
additional name for accessory duct of the pancreas
duct of Santorini
most common location of adenocarcinoma of the pancreas
head of pancreas
not a feature of pancreatitis
weight gain
lab value more specific for acute pancreatitis
amylase
Which of the following is the most common islet tumor
insulinoma
name for main pancreatic duct
Duct of Wirsung
clinical findings not associated pancreatic adenocarcinoma
decreased in amylase and lipase
portion of bowel that encompasses the head of the pancreas is
duodenum
Which cells carry out the exocrine function of the pancreas
Anciar cells
Arterial blood supply to the head of the pancreas
insulinoma
What is the name for the main pancreatic duct
Duct of Winsung
clinical findings associated with pancreatic adenocarcinoma
epigastric pain, weight loss, jaundice
portion of the bowel that encompasses the head of the pancreas
Duodenum
clinical findings NOT with pancreatic adenocarcinoma
decrease in amylase and lipase
Which cells carry out the exocrine function of the pancreas
Acinar cells
the arterial blood supply to the head of the pancreas is via the
Gastroduodenal artery
pancreas is a/an
retroperitoneal organ
pancreas is located in which abdominal region
epigastric
The triad of the portal vein, common bile duct, and the hepatic artery entering the liver is known as the
Porta hepatis
the body of the pancreas lies BLANK to the splenic vein
Anterior
the portal confluence is formed by the splenic vein and
Superior mesenteric vein
Which artery courses along the anterolateral border of the head of the pancreas
Gastroduodenal artery
the normal size of the pancreatic duct is less than
3mm
The duct of Santorini is a/an
acccessory duct to the pancreas
Splenic vein is considered to be the
Superior and medial posterior border of the pancreas
If the celiac axis is well visualized in the transverse scanning plane, the sonographer should move the transducer in which direction to image the pancreas
inferior
The main pancreatic duct joins the what before entering the second part of the duodenum
common bile duct
The pancreas is reflective or more echogenic than normal in its appearance because of
fat between the lobules
Congenital anomaly in which the head of the pancreas encircles the duodenum is called
Annular pancreas
A condition that causes increased secretion of abnormal mucus the exocrine gland is
cystic fibrosis
A common course of enzyme destruction via the pancreas is accumulation in the
lesser sac
elderly man with a history of alcoholism recently was diagnosed with acute pancreatitis. he now presents to the emergency room with decreased hematocrit and hypo tension your differential includes
Pancreatic hemorrhage
Most common cause of acute pancreatitis in children is
trauma
patient who presents with jaundice, weight loss, and a palpable right upper quadrant mass should be evaluated for
Adenocarcinoma of the pancreas.
The normal AP measurement of the head of the pancreas is usually less than
3cm
Gastroduodenal artery branches off of the
Hepatic artery
What vascular structure courses between the aorta and superior mesenteric artery
Left renal vein
Spreading process of diffuse inflammatory edema of soft tissues that may proceed to necrosis is termed a
Phlegmon
the tail of the pancreas is found
anterior to the left kidney, near the splenic hilum
What structure courses along the posterolateral border of the head of the pancreas
common bile duct
What vein begins at the hilum of the spleen and is joined by teh short gastric and left gastroepiploic vein
splenic vein
Which vascular structure arising from the celiac trunk passes anterior to the portal vein to enter the liver at the porta hepatis
Hepatic artery
all of the following are branches of the celiac axis except
Gonadal artery
Second main branch of the abdominal aorta is the
Superior mesenteric artery
Abdominal aortic aneurysm is present when the diameter of the abdominal aorta exceeds
3cm
Most common shape of an abdominal aortic aneurysm is
fusiform
aorat originates at the
Left ventricle
Clinical findings of an abdominal aortic aneurysm include all of the following except
neck pain
innermost layer of vessel closest to teh passing blood is the
tunica intima
what cessel runs posterior to the IVC
Right renal artery
Most common location of an abdominal aortic aneurysm is
infrarenal
Which vascular structure may be confused for the main pancreatic duct
splenic artery
the middle layer of a vessel is termed the
Tunica media
if an abdominal aortic aneurysm is diagnosed, what is common location for an additional aneurysm
Portal vein
Risk factors for formation of artherosclerosis in arteries include all of teh following except
hypotension
The aorta is located
anterior to the spine, just left of the midline
