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Quiz: Sonographic Approach To The Spleen: 20-839820
Quiz: Sonographic Approach To The Spleen: 20-839820
20-839820
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(Use the following profession codes for this board: Veterinarian=V; Veterinarian Technician=VT) SELECT FROM DROPDOWN!
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True or false: 3 representative still images of the spleen are adequate for evaluation of the spleen
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True
False
Small splenic nodules noted on ultrasound should be rechecked in?
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1 day
5 days
14 days
6 months
Which is the most true statement?
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The normal spleen is hyperechoic to the liver
The normal spleen is hypoechoic to the liver
The normal feline spleen will usually be greater than 1 cm in width
Doppler is only indicated on the splenic hilus if it looks like a thrombus is present
The spleen will displace____________ if ascites or masses are present
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Ventrally
Dorsally
Caudally
Cranially
What parameters are used to evaluate the spleen?
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Contour/Curvilinear capsule
Vascular status
Parenchymal Integrity
Echogenecity
All of the above
Which statement is the LEAST true regarding splenic sampling?
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Sampling should bridge normal to abnormal tissue
The needle should target cavitated areas
Vary the needle angle slightly with FNA for fresh tissue pass through
Presence of mast cell disease in cats can result in excessive post-FNA bleeding
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