Pathology #1 Flashcards
A patient presents with moderate RLQ pain and a low grade fever. An US exam of the area demonstrates a 7mm thick aperistaltic tube that is noncompressible. Which of the following best describes the findings?
appendicitis
Crohn disease
intussusception
varicocele
appendicitis
Primary sclerosing cholangitis is usually seen in patients with:
pancreatic head mass
HIV infection
ulcerative colitis
biliary ascariasis
ulcerative colitis
What is the most common retroperitoneal mass?
rhabdomyosarcoma
fibroma
liposarcoma
myxoma
liposarcoma - malignant fatty mass
Which of the following is NOT required when reporting a suspected hernia?
tenderness at the area of interest
suspected age of the hernia
contents of the hernia sac
reducibility
suspected age of the hernia
A doctor refers an infant for a chest ultrasound exam due to a history of a chest mass seen in the left lobe on x-ray. You identify a well defined hypoechoic mass in the area of interest. Color Doppler demonstrates arterial supply to the mass from a branch of the AO. These findings are most suggestive of:
hemothorax
pneumonia
pulmonary sequestration
atelectasis
pulmonary sequestration
Malignant ascites is described as:
anechoic fluid with free-floating bowel loops
hyperechoic fluid with septations
anechoic fluid with free-floating bowel loops and septations
complex fluid collection with matted bowel loops
malignant ascites = complex fluid collection with matted bowel loops
benign ascites = anechoic fluid with free-floating bowel
Ascites is usually associated with all of the following, EXCEPT:
CHF
hepatoma
renal failure
oncocytoma
oncocytoma
An enlarged, rounded lymph node with loss of hilar definition is most suggestive of associated ___, while an enlarged, oval lymph node with normal hilar characteristics is most suggestive of associated ___.
malignancy, infection
infection, malignancy
viral infection, bacterial infection
bacterial infection, viral infection
malignancy, infection
An incidentaloma is:
an aggressive splenic carcinoma
an unexpected mass on an imaging exam
always a critical finding
an aggressive adrenal carcinoma
an unexpected mass on an imaging exam
___ is the most common malignant neoplasm found in the prostate.
adenocarcinoma
transitional zone sarcoma
metastasis
central zone sarcoma
adenocarcinoma
What causes symptoms in a patient with carpal tunnel syndrome?
impingement of the median nerve
impingement of the palmar arch
impingement of the ulnar nerve
impingement of the radial nerve
impingement of the median nerve
What is the most significant complication of a hernia?
ascites
lymphadenopathy
recanalization of the umbilical vein
strangulation
strangulation - if bowel becomes strangulated, infarction can occur
The arrow on the attached image demonstrates:
ascites in the perirenal space
ascites in the subphrenic space
ascites in the subhepatic space
ascites in the paracolic gutter
ascites in the paracolic gutter
You identify free fluid above the right diaphragm that contains internal debris and septations. The fluid collection has a honeycomb appearance. These findings are most suggestive of:
exudative pleural effusion
pneumothorax
transudative pleural effusion
hemothorax
exudative pleural effusion
**transudative pleural effusions don’t have septations
Bilateral ureteral obstruction can be caused by?
retroperitoneal fibrosis
splenic varices
RCC of the left kidney
liver mass in the posterior right lobe
retroperitoneal fibrosis
What is the primary reason a retroperitoneal lymph node dissection (RLND) is performed?
to determine if systemic chemotherapy is needed
to determine the extent of a systemic infection
to prevent lymphocele formation on an upcoming renal transplant
to evaluate the lymph tissue for functionality
to determine if systemic chemotherapy is needed
Which of the following is the most likely cause of the findings on the image of abdomen?
trauma
metastasis
primary malignancy
metastasis and primary malignancy
trauma
Which zone of the prostate has the highest risk for carcinoma development?
transitional
stromal
peripheral
central
peripheral (70%)
All of the following are signs of pyloric stenosis, EXCEPT:
cervix
olive
doughnut
McBurney
McBurney
Which of the following describes how to differentiate a ventral hernia from diastasis recti?
ventral hernias are a focal weakening on the abdomen wall, diastasis recti is a diffuse defect of the abdominal wall
ventral hernias have an associated fascial defect, but there is no defect with diastasis recti
ventral hernias require an increase in abdominal pressure for visualization, diastasis recti is best visualized with the patient relaxed
ventral hernias never contain bowel loops, diastasis recti always contain bowel loops
ventral hernias have an associated fascial defect, but there is no defect with diastasis recti
What penile structure is usually fractured with penile trauma?
corpus spongiosum
glans penis
corpus cavernosum
pampiniform plexus
corpus cavernosum
Bacterial infection, internal bleeding and viral infection typically share what ultrasound finding?
retroperitoneal fibrosis
free air in the peritoneal cavity
abscess formation
ascites with debris/septations
ascites with debris/septations
The diaphragm sign, displaced crus sign, and bare area sign are indicative of what abnormality?
pneumonia
diaphragmatic hernia
pleural effusion
ascites
pleural effusion
Which of the following statements is true regarding rectus sheath hematomas?
linea alba stops the blood from spreading into the pelvis
an acute hematoma will appear hyperechoic compared to surrounding tissues
arcuate line stops the blood from extending across the midline
coumadin therapy is a common cause for hematoma formation
coumadin therapy is a common cause for hematoma formation
Which of the following is a common cause of exudate pleural effusion?
cirrhosis
kidney failure
malignancy
CHF
malignancy
**exudate fluid is usually related to malignancy, lupus, pneumonia, and tuberculosis
The ___ zone is the prostate zone most commonly affected by BPH.
peripheral
central
paraprostatic
transitional
transitional
Loculated fluid in the abdomen usually ___, while free fluid in the abdomen will ___.
fills spaces around structures, displaces adjacent structures
displaces adjacent structures, fills spaces around structures
indicates a benign process, indicate a malignant process
is resorbed over time by the body, require a paracentesis to remove the fluid
displaces adjacent structures, fills spaces around structures
Adrenal gland hemorrhage:
in adults is usually related to trauma or hematologic disorders, such as thrombocytopenia
is very rare because the adrenal glands are hypovascular fatty organs
is associated with very high hematocrit levels
is most commonly seen in patients over 70 years of age
in adults is usually related to trauma or hematologic disorders, such as thrombocytopenia
Which of the following is true regarding pyloric stenosis?
abnormal muscle thickness >4mm
more common in females
presents as a short thick pyloric canal
abnormal channel length >1mm
abnormal muscle thickness >4mm
Which image demonstrates a lipoma?
top left = benign mass with lobulated borders
top right = lipoma
bottom left = hematoma in rectus abdominis muscle
bottom right = spigelian hernia
A 3 year old is scanned due to vomiting and a palpable lump in the abdomen. These findings are most suggestive of:
intussusception
biliary ascaris
pyloric stenosis
appendicitis
intussusception
A 50 year old male presents with RLQ pain, watery diarrhea and a low grade fever. The ultrasound exam demonstrates a prominent lymph node in the area of pain and the image below was also obtained at the area of pain. These findings are most consistent with:
colitis
irritable bowel syndrome
intussusception
appendicitis
colitis
Which of the following is most likely to be confused with a breast carcinoma?
multiple fibroadenomas in both breast
single 5cm fibroadenoma in the breast
fat necrosis after breast surgery
sebaceous cyst
fat necrosis after breast surgery
Which of the following is an expected sonographic characteristic of prostatitis?
homogenous gland
solid hypoechoic mass
diffuse hypervascularity
atrophied gland
diffuse hypervascularity
Which of the following is true regarding the image of the RUQ of a neonate?
the pylorus is thickened and the stomach is demonstrated medially
the pylorus is thickened with an adjacent solid mass
the pylorus and the stomach are both demonstrated normally on the image
the pylorus is not thickened but there is a fluid collection seen in the stomach
the pylorus is thickened and the stomach is demonstrated medially
When diaphragmatic paralysis is suspected,
the diaphragmatic thickness should be measured during inspiration and expiration
the patient should be evaluated for free air in the abdomen
the patient should be evaluated for free air in the chest
thick linear calcifications form in the affected side
the diaphragmatic thickness should be measured during inspiration and expiration
** thickening should occur during inspiration
The diaphragm sign, displaced crus sign, and bare are sign are indicative of what abnormality?
ascites
pleural effusion
pneumonia
diaphragmatic hernia
pleural effusion
Which of the following is caused by a pituitary tumor?
myelolipoma
conn syndrome
cushing disease
adrenal hemorrhage
cushing disease
What type of hernia is a delayed complication of upper abdominal surgery?
indirect inguinal hernia
direct inguinal hernia
amyand hernia
incisional hernia
incisional hernia
___ refers to a collection of serous fluid in the popliteal fossa
Baker cyst
ganglion cyst
arthroma
Thomposon cyst
Baker cyst
Which portion of the GI tract contains numerous valvulae conniventes that cause a feathery appearance of the structure on ultrasound?
ileum
duodenum
jejunum
ilium
jejunum
A 50 year old male presents with paraumbilical pain and a palpable mass. That findings on the image are most suggestive of:
a large rectus sheath lipoma
a large rectus sheath hematoma
abdominal wall hernia with no bowel protrusion
abdominal wall hernia with bowel protrusion
abdominal wall hernia with bowel protrusion
The ___ zone is the prostate zone most commonly affected by malignancy.
peripheral
transitional
central
paraprostatic
peripheral
What is a epiploic appendagitis?
another term to describe Crohn disease
inflammation of the thick fatty strands that attach to the serosal surface of the colon
a fatal type of diverticulitis
perforated appendix with pericolic fluid
inflammation of the thick fatty strands that attach to the serosal surface of the colon
Which of the following statements is true regarding retroperitoneal lymph nodes?
both normal and abnormal lymph nodes exhibit mild posterior shadowing
normal lymph nodes exhibit posterior enhancement
abnormal lymph nodes exhibit posterior enhancement
a lymph node is considered abnormally enlarged once it reaches a maximum dimension of 3 cm
abnormal lymph nodes exhibit posterior enhancement
Which of the following sonographic “signs” is displayed on the image?
murphy
olive
sandwich
double barrel
sandwich