The Spleen

Question 1

What causes mono?

Answer 1

Epstein Barr infection (herpesvirus)

Question 2

Histoplasmosis

Answer 2

A disease that results from the inhalation of an airborne fungus that can affect the lungs and may spread to other organs

Question 3

Red pulp:

Answer 3

Phagocytic functions

Question 4

White pulp:

Answer 4

Lymphatic functions

Question 5

Sarcoidosis

Answer 5

Development of granulomas within the body

Question 6

Spleen’s functions throughout life:
fetus
child
adult

Answer 6

Fetus- erythropoiesis
Child- defense against infection
Adult- produces lymphocytes and monocytes

Question 7

Extramedullary hematopoesis:

Answer 7

When the spleen’s hematopoietic function returns in the case of severe anemia (normally done by red bone marrow)

Question 8

Most common spleen abnormality?

Answer 8

Splenomegaly

Question 9

If you seen splenomegaly, what could be the causes?

Answer 9

Portal hypertension**
AIDS
Mono
Leukemia
Lymphoma
Infection
Sickle cell anemia
Trauma

Question 10

What causes splenic infarct:

Answer 10

Bacterial endocarditis
Tumor embolization
Vasculitis
Lymphoma

Question 11

Most common benign tumor of the spleen:

Answer 11

Hemangioma

Question 12

If a pt has histoplasmosis, tuberculosis and sarcoidosis, what will the spleen look like?

Answer 12

Granulomatous

Question 13

Angiosarcomas are rare, but are the primary malignancy of the spleen. True or false

Answer 13

True

Question 14

Most common malignancy of the spleen?

Answer 14

Lymphoma

Question 15

The presence of what cells indicates Hodgkins lymphona?

Answer 15

Reed Sternberg

Question 16

Hodgkins or non hodgkins is more common?

Answer 16

Non

Question 17

All of the following are functions of the spleen except: storage of iron, defense against disease, blood reservoir, destruction of phagocytic cells

Answer 17

Destruction of phagocytic cells