CH 11-14 - Abdomen Quiz

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A patient presents with a palpable enlarged thyroid gland, dysphagia, and intermittent coughing. Sonogram demonstrated an enlarged heterogeneous gland with multiple focal nodules. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Adenomatous goiter

A patient presents with hypercalcemia. Sonography demonstrated a hypoechoic mass adjacent to the thyroid gland. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Parathyroid adenoma

What is a subluxated hip?

Partial dislocation of the hip

What is the term used to describe a fluid collection around the lungs?

Pleural effusion

A patient presents with a painless scrotal mass and elevated hCG levels. On sonographic examination, a solid, hypoechoic mass is demonstrated within the testicle. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Semeinoma

In what image is the crus of the diaphragm typically demonstrated on sonography?

Transverse image of the kidney

What part of the testicle produces sperm?

Seminiferous tubules

A breast sonogram on a lactating female demonstrated a focal fluid collection with internal echoes and enlarged lymph nodes. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Breast abscess

A male athlete presented with pain between the heel and the calf. The area was warm to the touch. Sonogram demonstrated a focal thickened hypoechoic area within the tendon with hyperemic flow. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Achilles tendonitis

What is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism?

Graves disease

What thyroid disorder presents with bulging eyes, nervousness, weight loss and hair loss?

Graves disease

What is the normal sonographic appearance of a muscle?

Hypoechoic tissue with linear echogenic strands

If a breast mass is annotated as LT 4:00 1 C, what does this tell you about it's location?

Left breast, lower outer quadrant, midway from nipple deep to the pectoral muscle

What layer of the breast tissue contains the ducts and glandular tissue?

Mammary layer

A 60-year old male patient presents with elevated prostate-specific antigen (PSA), macroscopic hematuria, and a decrease in the amount of ejaculated fluid. Sonogram demonstrates a hypervascular enlarged prostate gland. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Prostate cancer

A hemophiliac patient presents with low hematocrit and RT back pain. A complex mass is demonstrated int he muscle between the kidney and the spine. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Retroperitoneal hematoma

What is the most common scrotal mass?

Spermatocele

Why are radial and anti-radial planes preferred for breast imaging?

The lactiferous ducts are arranged in a radial pattern, so will be better demonstrated if scanned along the same planes

How does blood drain from the testicles?

The pampiniform plexus empties into the right and left testicular veins; then the RT testicular vein drains into the IVC and the LT drains in to the LT renal vein

How is testicular echotexture described?

The testicles are isoechoic to each other and similar to that of the thyroid gland

What is the function of the parathyroid glands?

Regulation of calcium levels

What is a possible role of sonography in the evaluation of lung masses?

Ultrasound-guided biopsy


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