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1
Q

The pancreas is a tongue-shaped organ, approximately how many cm in length?

A

12 to 15 cm in length

2
Q

The splenic vein and pancreas are anterior to what structure?

A

Superior mesenteric artery

3
Q

What are the maximum dimensions for pancreatic size?

A
  1. 0 cm = has
  2. 5 cm = body
  3. 0 cm = tail
4
Q

What are the average spleen dimensions in cm?

A

12 cm in length
7 cm in width
3 to 4 cm in thickness

5
Q

What are the anastomoses or collateral supply of the splenic arteries?

A

None

Splenic arteries are end arteries without anastomoses or collateral supply

6
Q

During arterial phase of the spleen, contrast enhancement appears as alternating bands of high and low density, which is called what kind of enhancement pattern?

A

Arciform enhancement pattern