Chapter 6: The Spleen

Question 1

a small round island of splenic tissue often located near the splenic hilum or near the tail of the pancreas; also referred to as a spelnule, a splenunculus, or a supernumery spleen

Answer 1

accessory spleen

Question 2

a rare malignant tumor of the spleen that is derived from blood vessels

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angiosarcoma

Question 3

congenital absence of the spleen

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asplenia

Question 4

the gradual fibrosis and dysfunction of the spleen secondary to a disease

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autosplenectomy

Question 5

presence of bacteria in the blood

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bacteremia

Question 6

an infection on the surface of the heart that can spread to other organs

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bacterial endocarditis

Question 7

a growth disorder syndrome synonymous with enlargement of several organs include the skull, tongue, and liver

Answer 7

Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome

Question 8

non-penetrating injury to the body

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blunt trauma

Question 9

having a round inward surface

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concave

Question 10

having a rounded exterior surface

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convex

Question 11

the splenic process of removing irregular red blood cells from the bloodstream

Answer 11

culling

Question 12

a herpes virus that can lead to infection mononucleosis

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Epstein-Barr infection

Question 13

the process of making red blood cells

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erythropoeisis

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the spleen’s hematopoeitic function which can return in cases of severe anemia

Answer 14

extramedullary hematopoesis

Question 15

small echogenic calcifications that result from inflammation of the tissue in that area

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granulomas

Question 16

an inherited disease that disrupts the normal immune system and causes it to malfunction, resulting in immunodeficiency; chronic inflammation can lead to development of granulomas in several organs

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granulomatous disease

Question 17

a benign tumor composed of blood vessels

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hemangioma

Question 18

a group of inherited syndromes in which the organs of the chest and abdomen are abnormally arranged; often includes either asplenia or polysplenia and many other anomalies

Answer 18

heterotaxia syndromes

Question 19

a disease the results from the inhalation of an airborne fungus that can affect the lungs and may spread to other organs

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histoplasmosis

Question 20

carcinoma of the lymphocytes that has a relatively high recovery rate; cancer of the lymphatic system

Answer 20

Hodgkin lymphoma

Question 21

a cyst that results from the parasitic infestation of an organ by a tapeworm

Answer 21

hydatid cyst

Question 22

an overactive spleen; cytopenia caused by splenomegaly

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hypersplenism

Question 23

a reduction in the number of leukocytes in the blood

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leukopenia

Question 24

braking down of a cellular membrane

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lysis

Question 25

an infectious disease caused by the Epstein-Barr virus

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mononucleosis

Question 26

carcinoma of the lymphocyte; cancer of the lymphatic system

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non-Hodgkin lymphoma

Question 27

bone infection caused by fungus or bacteria

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osteomyelitis

Question 28

the splenic process of cleaning red blood cells of unwanted material

Answer 28

pitting

Question 29

having many small islands of splenic tissue

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polysplenia

Question 30

the elevation of blood pressure within the portal venous system

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portal hypertension

Question 31

specialized tissue within the spleen that performs its phagocytic function

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red pulp

Question 32

the cells that indicate the presence of Hodgkin lymphoma

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Reed-Stemberg cells

Question 33

phagocytic system of the body that helps remove dead and toxic particles from the blood

Answer 33

reticuloendothelial system

Question 34

a systemic disease that results in the development of granulomas throughout the body

Answer 34

sarcoidosis

Question 35

an inherited disease in which the body produces abnormally shaped red blood cells

Answer 35

sickle cell anemias

Question 36

surgical removal of the spleen

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splenectomy

Question 37

a congenital anomaly in which the spleen is divided into two portions by a band of tissue

Answer 37

splenic cleft

Question 38

benign splenic mass that has been associated with Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome and tuberous sclerosis

Answer 38

splenic hamartoma

Question 39

an area within the spleen that has become necrotic owing to a lack of oxygen

Answer 39

splenic infarct

Question 40

benign tumor composed of lymph spaces

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splenic lymphangioma

Question 41

the twisting of the splenic vasculature causing a disruption in blood supply to the spleen and subsequent ischemia

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splenic torsion

Question 42

enlargement of the spleen

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splenomegaly

Question 43

the implantation of ectopic splenic tissue possibly secondary to splenic rupture

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splenosis

Question 44

an accessory spleen

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splenule

Question 45

a systemic disorder that leads to the development of tumors (hamartomas) within various organs

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tuberous sclerosis

Question 46

a highly mobile spleen

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wandering spleen

Question 47

specialized lymphatic tissue with the spleen

Answer 47

white pukp

Question 48

The spleen is the largest structure of the ________ system.

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reticuloendothelial

Question 49

The spleen is a ____ peritoneal organ

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intra

Question 50

The spleen is located within the ______ quadrant

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left upper

Question 51

The primary function of the spleen is:

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filter peripheral blood

Question 52

The ______ ligament attaches the spleen to the stomach

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gastrosplenic

Question 53

The spleen is _____ to the diaphragm

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inferior

Question 54

The spleen is ______ to the stomach

Answer 54

posterolateral

Question 55

The spleen has a _____ inferior surface and _____ superior surface

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concave convex

Question 56

Largest lymphatic organ

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spleen

Question 57

The spleen begins to develop around the ___ week of gestation

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5

Question 58

The spleen is responsible for ______ in the fetus

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erythropoeisis

Question 59

The spleen is composed of ___ and ____ pulp

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red white

Question 60

white blood cells

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lymphocytes

Question 61

produces and houses lymphocytes; carries out spleen's lymphatic function

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white pulp

Question 62

contains red blood cells and macrophages; performs phagocytic function

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red pulp

Question 63

_____ engulf and destroy pathogens

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Phagocytes

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removal of irregular blood cells from the bloodstream

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culling

Question 65

clean red blood cells of unwanted material

Answer 65

pitting

Question 66

marks superior border of pancreatic body and tail

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splenic artery

Question 67

The ______ enters the splenic hilum superior and anterior to splenic vein

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splenic artery

Question 68

The splenic artery has a ____ resistance flow pattern.

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low

Question 69

Exits spleen and travels along posterior border or pancreatic tail and body

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splenic vein

Question 70

The splenic vein joins with the _____ posterior to pancreatic neck to form the portal vein

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superior mesenteric vein

Question 71

located along the medial surface of the spleen

Answer 71

splenic hilum

Question 72

also referred to as a splenule, splenunculus, or a supernumerary spleen

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accessory spleen

Question 73

small round island of splenic tissue

Answer 73

accessory spleen

Question 74

Accessory spleens are typically located near the _____ or possibly near the ______

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splenic hilum tail of pancreas

Question 75

The spleen may appear to be divided by a hyperechoic line

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splenic cleft

Question 76

largest structure of the reticuloendothelial system

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spleen

Question 77

The spleen is an ____peritoneal organ

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intra

Question 78

The primary function of the spleen

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filter the peripheral blood

Question 79

The _______ attaches the spleen to the stomach

Answer 79

gastrosplenic ligamett

Question 80

The spleen is inferior to the ______

Answer 80

diaphragm

Question 81

The spleen is located posterolateral to the ____

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stomach

Question 82

The spleen has a ____ inferior surface

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concave

Question 83

The spleen has a _____ superior surface

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convez

Question 84

The spleen begins to develop around the ___ week of gestation

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5

Question 85

The spleen is responsible for _______ in the fetus

Answer 85

erythropoeisis

Question 86

the spleen is composed of ____ and ____ pilp

Answer 86

white red

Question 87

produces and houses lymphocytes; carries out spleen's lymphatic function

Answer 87

white pulp

Question 88

white blood cells; fight infections and many diseases

Answer 88

leukocytes

Question 89

contains red blood cells and macrophages; perform phagocytic function

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red pulp

Question 90

engulf and destroy pathogens

Answer 90

phagocytes

Question 91

removal of irregular blood cells from bloodstream

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culling

Question 92

clean red blood cells of unwanted material

Answer 92

pitting

Question 93

The splenic artery is a branch of the ____

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celiac trunk

Question 94

The splenic artery marks the superior border of the _____ and _____

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pancreatic body and tail

Question 95

The splenic artery enters the splenic hilum superior and anterior to the _____

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splenic vein

Question 96

exits spleen and travels along posterior border of pancreatic tail and bod

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splenic vein

Question 97

The splenic vein joins with the SMV posterior to pancreatic neck to form the ______

Answer 97

portal vien

Question 98

The splenic vein flows _____ the liver

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toward

Question 99

located along medial surface of spleen; location of splenic vessels

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splenic hilum

Question 100

also referred to as a splenule, splenunuculus, or a supernumerary spleen

Answer 100

accessory spleen

Question 101

small round island of splenic tissue

Answer 101

accessory spleen

Question 102

An accessory spleen is typically located near the ______ or possible near ______

Answer 102

splenic hilum tail of pancreas

Question 103

congenital absence of spleen

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asplenia

Question 104

leads to development of multiple small masses of splenic tissue

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polysplenia

Question 105

Asplenia and polysplenia are associated with ______ syndromes

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heterotaxia

Question 106

splenic ligaments absent or underdeveloped

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wandering spleen

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body's normal response to infection or inflammation

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leukocytosis

Question 108

reduction in number of leukocytes

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leukopenia

Question 109

most common abnormality of the spleen

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splenomegaly

Question 110

The spleen should never measure more than ____ in length

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12-13 cm

Question 111

The spleen should never measure more than ___ in thickness

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6cm

Question 112

Most common cause of splenomegaly

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portal hypertension

Question 113

implantation of ectopic splenic tissue; can occur following splenic rupture

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splenosis

Question 114

epithelial cysts

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true splenic cysts

Question 115

The _____ cyst is the result of a tapeworm (echinococcus granulosus

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hydatid cyst

Question 116

may be caused by staphylcoccus aureus, streptococcus, or salmonella

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splenic abscesses

Question 117

tissue that has been deprived of oxygen and dies

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splenic infarct

Question 118

acute stage of splenic infarct

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hypoechoic wedge shaped mass

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chronic stage of splenic infarct

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tend to appear to more echogenic than normal tissue

Question 120

A splenic hematoma can be _____ or within _____

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subcapsular parenchyma

Question 121

hyperechoic line within spleen immediately folowing trauma

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laceration

Question 122

most common benign tumor of the spleen

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hemangioma

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well-defined hyperechoic mass

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splenic hemangioma

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small echogenic foci, individual or multiple, produce acoustic shadows,

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granulamatous disease

Question 125

benign hypoechic mass; associated with Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome, tuberous sclerosis

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splenic hamaroma

Question 126

primary malignant tumor the spleen

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angiosarcoma

Question 127

most common malignany of the spleen

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lymphoma

Question 128

Hodkin lymphoma can be suspected with the presence of:

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Reed-sternberg cells

Question 129

benign lesion that is a congenital malformation of the lymphatic system

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splenic lymphangioma

Question 130

multi cysts masses that contain hypoechoic or anechoic locules and hyperechoic septations

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splenic lymphangioma

Question 131

group of inherited blood disorder that affects hemoglobin

Answer 131

sickle cell anemia

Question 132

abnormal crescent-shaped red blood cells that tend to attach to each other and obstruct normal vascular channels

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sickle cell anemia