Pathology #4 Flashcards
Which of the following describes the sonographic appearance of the pancreas with chronic cystic fibrosis?
decreased size and increased overall echogenicity
decreased size with hypoechoic nodularity throughout the gland
increased size with mottled echogenicity, no definite nodules
increased size with nodule and calcification formation
decreased size and increased overall echogenicity
Where is the abnormality located within the spleen, if the image displayed is a left lateral approach with coronal view?
there is a splenic infarct present in the anterior, medial splenic tissue
there is a splenic infarct present in the lateral, inferior splenic tissue
there is a splenic infarct is present in the anterior, superior splenic tissue
there is a splenic infarct present in the superior, medial splenic tissue
there is a splenic infarct present in the lateral, inferior splenic tissue
What congenital anomaly of the pancreas results in two separate ductal systems that drain the pancreas?
pancreas divisum
aberrant pancreatic tissue
pancreatic sequestration
annular pancreas
pancreas divisum
Glandular atrophy, dilated main duct, and intraductal calculi are hallmark signs of:
chronic cholecystitis
cholangitis
chronic renal failure
chronic pancreatitis
chronic pancreatitis
A pseudocyst most commonly forms in which retroperitoneal space?
posterior pararenal space
anterior pararenal space
omental bursa
perinephric space
anterior pararenal space
**they are seen in the omental bursa but that is within the peritoneal sac not the retroperitoneal space
All of the following are considered indirect signs of pancreatic adenocarcinoma, EXCEPT:
biliary ductal dilatation
hypoechoic mass in the pancreatic head
palpable GB
liver metastasis
hypoechoic mass in the pancreatic head
The double duct sign refers to the dilatation of:
the main pancreatic duct and accessory pancreatic duct
the CBD and cystic duct
right and left hepatic ducts
the CBD and duct of Wirsung
the CBD and duct of Wirsung
What do pancreatic adenocarcinoma and focal pancreatitis have in common?
both are usually treated using the Whipple procedure
both most commonly occur in the pancreatic head
both most commonly occur in the pancreatic tail
both cause a significant increase in AFP levels
both most commonly occur in the pancreatic head
Biliary atresia and congenital absence of the GB are associated with which complex congenital defect?
asplenia
pancreas divisum
polysplenia
annular pancreas
polysplenia
** aka double-left sidedness
associated with the formation of multiple spleens, right sided defects such as interrupted IVC, biliary atresia and absence of the GB
Which of the following is the cause of the findings on the images?
cholelithiasis
pancreatic adenocarcinoma
portal thrombosis
klatskin tumor
pancreatic adenocarcinoma
The most common cause of splenomegaly is ___.
PHTN
malignant HTN
AIDS
mononucleosis infection
PHTN
A patient tells you that they have undergone the Whipple procedure. What have they done?
liver resection
thyroidectomy
renal transplant
partial removal of the pancreas
partial removal of the pancreas
Which type of pancreatic mass has a strong risk of malignant conversion?
macrocystic cystadenoma
gastrinoma
insulinoma
microcystic cyst
macrocystic cystadenoma
What effect does polycythemia vera have on the sonographic appearance of the spleen?
diffuse increase in echogenicity and hypervascularity
multiple hypoechoic masses less than 1cm in diameter
multiple echogenic foci in an atrophied spleen
marked splenomegaly with normal echogenicity
marked splenomegaly with normal echogenicity
A patient presents for an abdominal ultrasound due to a history of elevated amylase. She was diagnosed 5 years ago with Von Hippel Lindau syndrome. You identify a round, lobulated hyperechoic mass in the body of the pancreas. Mild posterior enhancement is present. These findings are most suggestive of:
sphincter of oddi carcinoma
adenocarcinoma
microcystic cystadenoma
pseudocyst
microcystic cystadenoma
Which of the following correctly describes angiosarcoma of the spleen?
arises from the vascular endothelium and demonstrates increased vascularity
most common primary malignancy of the spleen
usually presents as a homogenous hyperechoic mass near the periphery of the spleen
very responsive to chemotherapy with good prognosis
arises from the vascular endothelium and demonstrates increased vascularity
When pancreatic enzymes leak into the peritoneal space, a ___ forms.
phlegmon
pseudocyst
cystadenoma
biloma
pseudocyst
Which of the following describes splenomegaly?
the spleen extends to a position immediately adjacent to the pancreatic tail
the spleen extends below the lower pole of the left kidney
the spleen extends below the upper pole of the left kidney
the spleen extends below the mid pole of the left kidney
the spleen extends below the lower pole of the left kidney
Massive splenomegaly is defined as a spleen that exceeds ___ in length.
15cm
13cm
23cm
18cm
18cm
A fluid collection between the diaphragm and splenic capsule may represent:
subphrenic abscess
subcapsular hematoma
pericardial effusion
pleural effusion
subphrenic abscess
A patient presents for a post-transplant evaluation of the pancreas. Where is the most common location for the allograft?
epigastric area
LLQ
right iliac fossa
periumbilical area
right iliac fossa
A patient presents with LUQ pain, loss of appetite and elevated levels of LDH. The findings on the image are most suggestive of:
mononucleosis
Non-Hodgkin lymphoma
granulomas
hamartomas
Non-Hodgkin lymphoma
**multiple hypoechoic nodules throughout the enlarged spleen, perisplenic lymph nodes visible outside the spleen, causes elevated LDH levels
Which of the following is associated with an autosplenectomy?
splenic hamartoma
wandering spleen
splenic lymphoma
sickle cell anemia
sickle cell anemia
It may be difficult to differentiate a ___ from splenic disease process at the hilum.
liver mass in the caudate lobe
duodenal tumor
pancreatic pseudocyst
right renal cyst in the upper pole
pancreatic pseudocyst
Gamna-Gandy bodies results in:
splenic calcifications
hypothyroidism
aneurysm formation in the splenic artery
aneurysm formation in the AO
splenic calcifications
A pseudocyst has no ___, which helps to differentiate it from a true pancreatic cyst.
pancreatic enzymes within it
epithelial lining
posterior shadowing
posterior enhancement
epithelial lining
When inflammation from pancreatitis extends into the tissues surrounding the pancreas, this called:
pseudocyst
cystadenoma
biloma
phlegmon
phlegmon
A patient presents with congenital absence of the spleen, this condition is called:
accessory spleen
splenomegaly
asplenia
hamartoma
asplenia
Which of the following are vascular complications seen with pancreatitis?
progression of Budd Chiari and the development of CHF
cholecystitis and phlegmon formation
thrombosis of the splenic vein or pseudoaneurysm of the splenic artery
PHTN and biliary strictures
thrombosis of the splenic vein or pseudoaneurysm of the splenic artery
Spontaneous splenic rupture is associated with all of the following, EXCEPT:
mononucleosis
trauma
HIV
splenosis
trauma
Weakened gastrosplenic and splenorenal ligaments can lead to:
polysplenia
situs inversus
asplenia
wandering spleen
wandering spleen
Alcohol abuse is the most common cause for:
acute pancreatitis
renal failure
cholecystitis
chronic pancreatitis
chronic pancreatitis
A disorder that affects the pancreas by causing it to excrete a thick mucus-like substance that inhibits the exocrine function is called:
tuberculosis
pancreatitis
insulinoma
cystic fibrosis
cystic fibrosis
Asplenia is associated with all of the following, EXCEPT:
congenital heart defects
AO on the right side of the body
absence of the spleen
liver on the right, GB on the left
liver on the right, GB on the left
**midline liver and GB
RCC, insulinoma, and pancreas cystadenoma are associated with what syndrome?
Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome
multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome
Gaucher disease
Von Hippel Lindau syndrome
Von Hippel Lindau syndrome
A patient presents with a recent history of a histoplasmosis infection. The referring doctor would like to evaluate the abdomen for residual effects from the infection. Which sonographic findings in the abdomen would be consistent with this type of infection?
mild to moderate ascites and splenomegaly
multiple echogenic foci in the liver and or spleen parenchyma
dilated ductal system of the liver with inflammation (cholangitis)
significant amount of loculated ascites in the bilateral paracolic gutters
multiple echogenic foci in the liver and or spleen parenchyma
Retrograde flow in the splenic artery would most likely indicate:
chronic systemic HTN
left gastric artery occlusion
mild PHTN
celiac axis occlusion
celiac axis occlusion
___ refers to a rare genetic disorder characterized by visceral cysts, renal and pancreatic cysts, benign masses, and the potential for malignant transformation in multiple organ systems.
Von Hippel Lindau syndrome
Edwards syndrome
Osler-Weber-Rendu syndrome
polycystic disease
Von Hippel Lindau syndrome