Spleen Quiz
angiosarcoma
A rare malignant tumor of the spleen that consists of blood vessels is a(n):
Hilum
Accessory spleens are most often located:at the __________ of the spleen.
production of enzymes
All of the following are functions of the spleen EXCEPT: A) production of plasma cells B) production of enzymes C) destruction of red blood cells D) production of lymphocytes
pancreatitis
All of the following can be associated with splenomegaly EXCEPT: A) mononucleosis B) trauma C) pancreatitis D) hemolytic abnormalities
Portal hypertension
An enlarged spleen may be caused by:
hamartoma
Another name for splenoma is:
Splenic atrophy
Sickle cell disease later in life will often lead to:
Hemangioma
The most common focal neoplasm found in the spleen is a:
erythropoiesis
The process of making red blood cells is termed:
Enlarged
The spleen in a patient with leukemia will most likely be:
celiac trunk
The splenic artery originates at the:
Posterior
The splenic vein marks the: _________ aspect of the pancreatic body and tail.
white pulp
The type of tissue within the spleen that is responsible for its lymphatic function is the:
echogenic
What is the most common sonographic appearance of a splenic hemangioma?
diabetes mellitus
Which of the following is not considered a risk factor for splenic infarction? A) portal hypertension B) bacterial endocarditis C) diabetes mellitus D) Gaucher disease