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