AB Board Review pt 4
A simple fluid collection surround the testis is referred to as:
hydrocele
All of the following are true of ganglion cysts except: A. A ganglion cyst is a common mass found along the superior aspect of the hand and wrist between tarsals B. Ganglion cysts typically appear as an incompressible, anechoic mass with acoustic enhancemet C. Clinically, ganglion cysts may be hard to touch, and painful D. Ganglion cysts are often treated with injection of corticosteroids
A ganglion cyst is a common mass found along the superior aspect of the hand and wrist, between the tarsals
The lack of the normal fixation of the testis to the posterior scrotal wall is known as
Bell-clapper deformity
Enlargement of the prostate in older men is most often caused by: a. Prostatitis b. Prostate cancer c. Benign prostatic hypertrophy d. Klinefelter syndrome
Bening prostatic hypertrophy
The most common location of a hydrocele is: A. Superior to the testis B. Within the scrotal wall C. Between the two layers of the tunica vaginalis D. Between the tunica vaginalis and the tunica albuginea
Between the two layers of the tunica vaginalis
The Achilles tendon connects the: A. Ankle to the knee B. Heel to ankle C. Heel to the calf muscle D. Knee to the calf muscle
Heel to the calf muscle
Which of the following is consistent with the sonographic features of testicular abscess? A. Hyperemic flow around the abscess but not within it B. Onion skin sonographic appearance and hyperemic epididymis C. Hyperemic flow within an anechoic mass D. Hyperemic flow within the abscess but not around it
Hyperemic flow around the abscess but not within it
All of the following are sonographic findings consistent with the diagnosis of testicular torsion except: A. Hyperemic flow within the testis B. Hypoechoic testis C. Reactive hydrocele D. Decreased intratesticular flow (as compared with the asymptomatic testis)
Hyperemic flow within the testis
Clinical findings of tendonitis include all of the following except: A. Itching of the area of the tendon B. Pain C. Edema D. The area is warm to the touch
Itching of the area of the tendon
A 6 y/o female patient presents for a hip sonogram with irritability, unwillingness to walk, and low-grade fever. You visualize a hypoechoic fluid collection that elevates the joint capsule. What is the most likely diagnosis? A. Developmental hip dysplasia B. Subluxation C. Joint effusion D. Hip dislocation
Joint effusion
Secondary varicoceles are most likely associated with all of the following except: A. Left-sided location B. Right-sided location C. Hepatomegaly D. Renal mass
Left-sided location
All of the following are keys to identifying foreign bodies with sonography except: A. Most foreign bodies appear hypoechoic B. A linear array trandsucer should be used C. Most foreign bodies are better visualized with a standoff pad D. Comet-tail artifact may be seen posterior to metallic objects
Most foreign bodies appear hypoechoic
All of the following are sonographic findings consistent with torsion of the testicular appendage except: A. No intravascular flow B. Small hyperechoic mass adjacent to the testis C. Reactive hydrocele D. Scrotal wall thickening
No intratesticular flow
Which of the following is a clinical test for developmental hip dysplasia that is used to evaluate the hip for the reduction or relocation of a dislocated hip? A. Graf B. Ortolani C. Barlow D. Thompson
Ortolani
A patient presents to the sonography department for a penile sonogram. He complains of a painful curvature of the penis and impotence. What is the most likely diagnosis? A. Squamous cell carcinoma B. Peyronie disease C. Tinner syndrome D. Testicular fracture
Peyronie disease
Spermatogenesis occurs within the: A. Tunica albuginea B. Rete testis C. Mediastinum tesits D. Seminferous tubules
Seminiferous tubules
A patient presents to the sonography department with a history of cellulitis on his abdomen. The patient has fever, edema, and complains of focal tenderness in a specific region affected by the cellulitis. You identify a complex collection of fluid. What is the most likely diagnosis? A. Superficial hemangioma B. Subcutaneous carcinoma C. Mastitis D. Superficial abscess
Superficial abscess
A standoff pad is most useful in imaging
Superficial structures
Fluid within the synovial sheath is indicative of: A. Hyperemic flow B. Tendosynobitis C. Cartilaginous inflammaiton D. Cartilaginous extension
Tendosynovitis
All of the following will aid in the sonographic assessment of an Achilles tendon except: A. The patient lies prone, with his or her feet hanging off the end of the bed B. Both the symptomatic and asymptomatic Achilles tendon should be scanned for comparison C. The entire tendon should be evaluated in sag and trans D. The patient is scanned standing, with a small amount of pressure placed on the symptomatic side
The patient is scanned standing, with a small amount of pressure placed on the symptomatic side
Which of the following best describes the Thompson test? A. The patient lies prone and performs plantarflexion B. The patient lies prone while symptomatic calf is squeezed C. The patient lies supine and performs platarflexion D. The patient lies prone and performs dorsalflexion
The patient lies prone while the symptomatic calf is squeezed
A 23 y/o man presents to the sonography department with a history of infertility. Which of the following is associated with male infertility? A. spermatocele B. Choriocarcinoma C. Varicocele D. Hydrocele
Varicocele
What is the most common correctable cause of male infertility? A. Varicocele B. Chlamydia C. Hydrocele D. Testicular torsion
Varicocele
What scrotal abnormality is caused by incompetent valves within the pampiniform plexus? A. Testicular carcinoma B. Testicular microlithiasis C. Testicular torsion D. Varicocele
Varicocele
A patient presents with a palpable, oozing mass at the level of the natal cleft. What is the most likely etiology of this mass? A. Pannus cyst B. Epidermoid C. Hemangioma D. Pilonidal cyst
Pilonidal cyst
In what position should the patient be placed to better evaluate the Achilles tendon? A. Prone B. Supine C. RLD D. LLD
Prone
What is the most common cancer found in men? A. Testicular cancer B. Lung cancer C. Liver cancer D. Prostate cancer
Prostate cancer
Inflammation of the breast that is related to pregnancy is referred to as: A. Puerperal mastitis B. Retromammary mastitis C. Chronis mastitis D. Emphysematous mastitis
Puerperal mastitis
What is the most common malignancy of the testicles? A. Embryonal cell carcinoma B. Seminoma C. Choriocarcinoma D. Spermatocele
Seminoma
Hyperemic flow within or around a structure is often indicative of: A. Malignancy B. Benignancy C. Inflammation D. Rupture
Inflammation
Which of the following would be best described as a benign tumor comprised of fat? A. Hemangioma B Lipoma C. Hamartoma D. Onococytoma
Lipoma
Which of the following at the site of a foreign body may produce bright echoes and therefore cause some ambiguity about the correct orientation of the object: A. Fluid B. Enhancement C. Dust D. Air
Air
Superficial lipomas may appear as all of the following except: A. Hypoechoic to the surrounding tissue B. Isoechoic to the surrounding tissue C. Hyperechoic to the surrounding tissue D. Anechoic to the surrounding tissue
Anechoic to the surrounding tissue
A cystic mass located within the popliteal fossa is most likely a:
Baker's cyst
The accumulation of synovial fluid from a weakening in the joint capsule of the knee, as seen in conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis can result in a: A. Hemangioma B. Lipoma C. Baker's cyst D. Ganglion cyst
Baker's cyst
Inflammation and infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue is termed: A. Ascites B. Retroperitoneal fibrosis C. Cellulitis D. Subcutaneous edema
Cellulitis
Bullets, shrapnel, and other metallic objects ma cause:
Comet-tail artifact
Clinical findings of a Baker's cyst may mimic those of a(n): A. Ateriovenous malformation B. DVT C. Knee fracture D. Ganglion cyst
DVT
Which of the following is a benign intratesticular mass that typically has the whorled or onion skin sonographic appearance? a. Seminoma b. Teratoma c. Epidermoid cyst d. adrenal rest
Epidermoid cyst
Which of the following is not a component of the spermatic cord? A. Epididymis B. Testicular artery C. Cremaster muscle D. Lymph nodes
Epididymis
A bible hump is also referred to as:
Ganglion cyst
Which of the following would be best described as a benign tumor comprised of blood vessels? A. Hemangioma B. Lipoma C. Hamartoma D. Oncocytoma
Hemangioma
Which of the following tranducers would be best suited to sonographically assess for a splinter in a patient's hand? A. High-frequency linear array transducer B. Low-frequency curved array transducer C. High-frequency sector transducer D. Low-frequency linear array transducer
High-frequency linear array transducer
A complicated Baker's cyst may contain a thin flap of tissue referred to as: A. Pannus B. Plicae C. Septation D. Lipoma
Pannus
Subluxation denotes: A. Synovial joint obstruction B. Partial hip dislocation C. Rupture of the bursa D. Inflammation of the acetabulum
Partial hip dislocation
The most common location of prostatic cancer?
Peripheral zone
Acoustic shadowing caused by bending of a sound beam at the edge of a curved reflector is referred to as: A. Mirror image B. Indirect artifact C. Relfective shadowing D. Refractive shadowing
Refractive shadowing
Primary varicoceles are associated with all of the following except: A. Left-sided location B. Retroperitoneal mass C. Infertility D. Palpable extratesticular mass
Retroperitoneal mass
Zinner syndrome consists of unilateral renal agenesis, ejaculatory duct obstruction, and : A. Prostate cancer B. Seminoma C. Bulbuourethral stones D. Seminal vesicle cysts
Seminal vesicle cysts
Inflammation of the tendon and synovial tendon sheath is referred to as:
Tendosynovitis
Acute onset of testicular pain at rest is a common clinical finding with: A. Testicular carcinoma B. Hydrocele C. Testicular trauma D. Testicular torsion
Testicular torsion
Which of the following best describes the Thompson test? A. The calf is squeezed and the foot should plantarflex in a patient who does not have a complete tear of the Achilles tendon B. The calf is squeezed and should not plantarflex in a patient who does not have a complete tear of the Achilles tendon C. The Achilles tendon is squeezed and the foot should plantarflex in a patient who does not have a complete tear of the Achilles tendon D. The Achilles tendon is squeezed and the foot should no plantarflex in a patient who does not have a complete tear of the Achilles tendon
The calf is squeezed and the foot should plantarflex in a patient who does not have a complete tear of the Achilles tendon.
The most common location of a varicocele is:
The left side of the scrotum
Which of the following is true about patients with a lipoma? A. They often complain of pain in the area of the mass B. They are often obese C. They are only slightly tender in the area of the mass D. They feel no pain in the area of the mass
They feel no pain in the area of the mass
A 7 y/o presents to the ER with acute testicular pain localized to the superior pole of his right testis. What is the most likely diagnosis? A. Testicular torsion B. Hydrocele C. Torsion of the testicular appendage D. Yolk sac tumor
Torsion of the testicular appendage
The blue dot sign is indicative of: A. Testicular torsion B. Epididymitis C. Orchitis D. Torsion of the testicular appendage
Torsion of the testicular appendage
What is the most likely cause of a hip joint effusion in infants? A. Tendonitis B. Bursitis C. Developmental hip dysplasia D. Transient synovitis
Transiet synovitis
Which of the following techniques is useful for providing sonographic evidence of a varicocele? A. Valsalva maneuver B. Sitting position C. Pulsed Doppler D. RLD
Valsalva maneuver
A dilated group of veins found within the scrotum is called a:
Varicocele
What lab value can be assessed as a tumor marker to evaluate a patient for testicular malignancy? a. serum bilirubin b. amylase c. alpha-fetoprotein d. Adrenocorticotropic hormone
alpha-fetoprotein
Which of the following houses the male urethra? A. Corpus spongiosum B. Buck fascia C. Bulbourethral gland D. Corpus cavernosum
corpus spongiosum
Tendons sonographically appear as
echogenic, fibrous structures connecting muscles to bone
A partial tear of the tendon typically appears as:
focal hypoechoic areas within the tendon
A common cyst most often seen in the head of the epididymis that contains nonviable sperm is:
spermatocele
The endocrine function of the testicles is to produce:
testosterone
The most common location of BPH is the: a. Peripheral zone b. transitional zone c. central zone d. Veromontanum
transitional zone
During sonographic examination of the right testis, you visualize multiple small cysts located along the mediastinum testis. What is the most likely diagnosis? a. Prostatitis b. Tubular ectasia of the rete testis c. Multiple spermatoceles d. epidermoid cysts
tubular ectasia of the rete testis
cryptorchidism
undescended testicles
Dilated veins of a varicocele will measure: A. > 8 mm B. > 4mm C. < 2mm D. > 2mm
> 2mm
Which of the following best describes a spermatocele? A. The most common malignant neoplasm of the scrotum B. A benign, intratesticular cyst C. A cyst, found within the head of the epididymis, that may contain debris D. A dilated group of veins found within the scrotum
A cyst found within the head of the epididymis, that may contain debris
Which of the following would most likely resemble a solid intratesticular mass and be associated with Cushing syndrome? A. Choriocarcinoma B. Epidermoid cyst C. Intratesticular varicocele D. Adrenal rest
Adrenal rest
A common mass found along the dorsal aspect of the hand and wrist is the:
Ganglion cyst
The exocrine function of the testicles is to produce: A. testosterone B. Human chorionic gonadotropin C. Alpha-fetoprotein D. Sperm
Sperm
What test can be performed to determine a torn Achilles tendon? A. McBurney test B. McDonald test C. Thompson test D. Baker test
Thompson test
Which of the following techniques is used to measure the relationship of the femoral head and acetabulum by evaluating the alpha and beta angles? A. Graf B. Ortolani C. Barlow D. Thompson
Graf
Sonographically, normal muscle appears as: A. Hyperechoic tissue that contains linear, echogenic strands B. Complex tissue that contains linear, hypoechoic strands C. Hypoechoic tissue that contains linear, echogenic strands D. Echogenic tissue that contains linear, hypoechoic strands
Hypoechic tissue that contains linear, echogenic strands
Which of the following best describes the most common sonographic appearance of gynecomastia'? A. Hypoechoic, retroareloar mass B. Hyperechoic, exophytic mass C. Anechoic, retroareolar mass D. Hyperechoic, areolar mass
Hypoechic, retroareolar area
What would be the most likely sonographic appearance of a seminoma? A. Hyperechoic B. Anechoic C. Heterogeneous with calcifications D. Hypoechoic
Hypoechoic