Penny Ch. 13 & 14

All of the following are sonographic findings consistent with torsion of the testicular appendage except: a. No intratesticular flow b. Small hyperechoic mass adjacent to the testis c. Reactive hydrocele d. Scrotal wall thickening

A (torsion of the testicular APPENDAGE appears sonographically as NORMAL intratesticular flow, small, avascular, hypoechoic or hyperechoic mass adjacent to the superior pole of the testis, reactive hydrocele, and scrotal wall thickening)

A complicated Baker cyst may contain a thin flap of tissue referred to as: a. Pannus b. Plicae c. Septation d. Lipoma

A

The most common location of prostatic cancer is the: a. Peripheral zone b. Transitional zone c. Central zone d. Verumontanum

A

All of the following are true of ganglion cysts except: a. A ganglion cyst is a common mass found along the anterior aspect of the hand and wrist, between the carpals b. Ganglion cysts typically appear sonographically as an incompressible, anechoic mass with acoustic enhancement c. Clinically, ganglion cysts may be hard to touch and painful d. Ganglion cysts are often treated with an injection of corticosteroids

A (A ganglion cyst is a common mass found along the DORSAL aspect of the hand and wrist.)

Clinical findings of a Baker cyst may mimic those of a/an: a. Arteriovenous malformation b. Deep venous thrombosis c. Knee fracture d. Ganglion cyst

B

The exocrine function of the testicles is to produce: a. Testosterone b. Human chorionic gonadotropin c. Alpha-fetoprotein d. Sperm

D

The endocrine function of the testicles is to produce: a. Testosterone b. Human chorionic gonadotropin c. Alpha-fetoprotein d. Sperm

A

Secondary varicoceles are associated with all of the following except: a. Left-sided location b. Right-sided location c. Hepatomegaly d. Renal mass

A (Secondary varicoceles are on the right and are associated with hydronephrosis, hepatomegaly, or a retroperitoneal neoplasm, and primary varicoceles are on the left)

Clinical findings of tendonitis include all of the following except: a. Itching in the area of the tendon b. Pain c. Edema d. The area is warm to the touch

C

Hyperemic flow within or around a structure is often indicative of: a. Malignancy b. Benignancy c. Inflammation d. Rupture

C

Which of the following best describes a spermatocele? a. The most common malignant neoplasm of the scrotum b. A benign intratesticular cyst c. A simple-appearing cyst, found within the head of the epididymis, that may contain debris d. A dilated group of veins found within the scrotum

C

Dilated veins of a varicocele will measure: a. >8 mm b. >4 mm c. <2 mm d. >2 mm

D

Fluid within the synovial sheath is indicative of: a. Hyperemic flow b. Tendosynovitis c. Cartilaginous inflammation d. Cartilaginous extension

B

The most common location of benign prostatic hypertrophy is the: a. Perpheral zone b. Transitional zone c. Central zone d. Verumontanum

B

The most common germ cell tumor of the testis is the: a. Yolk sac tumor b. Embryonal cell carcinoma c. Seminoma d. Teratoma

C