URR 78 Flashcards
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A hypoechoic thyroid mass with microcalcifications, hypervascularity and no halo sign is most consistent with:
a. papillary carcinoma
b. hyperfunctioning adenoma
c. neuroma
d. goiter
a
Regarding the aorta, fusiforrm aneurysm formation usually occurs in the __ while dissecting aneurysms usually occur in the ___.
a. distal abdominal aorta, thoracic aorta
b. proximal abdominal aorta, thoracic aorta
c. distal abdominal aorta, aortic arch
d. aortic arch, distal abdominal aorta
c
An abdominal US is ordered for a patient with bilateral pedal edema. The abdomen demonstrates mild ascites but otherwise normal organs. The IVC appears prominent with a constant diameter of 2.8 cm. These findings are most suggestive of:
a. congestive heart failure
b. malignant HTN
c. portal HTN
d. all of the above
a
A right adrenal mass will displace the IVC:
a. posteriorly
b. superiorly
c. inferiorly
d. anteriorly
d
A referring doctor requests a scrotal US to rule out orchitis. Which of the following is an expected sonographic finding for this abnormality?
a. multiple small cysts within the testicle
b. increased intratesticular vascularity
c. hyperechoic testicle
d. hematocele
b
Which of the following describes tubular ectasia of the rete testis?
a. bilateral and associated with spermatocele formation
b. unilateral and associated with gynecomastia
c. unilateral and associated with chronic bacterial infection
d. bilateral and has a strong association with malignant transformation
a
Which of the following is an intratesticular mass associated with Cushing syndrome and adrenal hyperplasia?
a. mixed germ cell tumor
b. adrenal rest
c. yolk sac tumor
d. epidermoid cyst
b
A 30 year old male presents with fever, malaise, and mild to moderate right scrotal pain that began 3 days ago. Lab results indicate leukocytosis is present. The right testicle demonstrates mild diffuse heterogeneity. PW Doppler evaluation of the affected side produces a waveform with peaked antegrade systolic flow and diastolic flow reversal. These findings are most suggestive of:
a. partial torsion
b. acute orchitis with venous infarction
c. uncomplicated acute orchitis
d. testicular rupture
b
Lack of tapering of the aorta as it travels distally, without focal dilatation, indicates:
a. fusiform aneurysm
b. Marfan syndrome
c. retroperitoneal fibrosis
d. ectasia
d
A scrotal pearl refers to:
a. a large intra-testicular calcification
b. a large extra-testicular calcification
c. testicular prosthesis
d. microlithiasis formation only in the central portion of the teste adjacent to the rete testes
b
Which of the following statements describes the appearance of a testicular prosthetic on the US image?
a. round structure with reflective borders and an anechoic lumen
b. solid, oblong structure with homogenous, hypoechoic texture compared to the native teste
c. homogenous, hypoechoic structure with sound attenuation posteriorly causing decreased visibility of the posterior borders of the prosthesis
d. solid, round structure with homgenous, hypoechoic texture compared to the native testes
a
Which of the following describes an adenomatoid tumor?
a. hypovascular testicular tumor
b. hypervascular testicular tumor
c. a benign intratesticular tumor
d. a benign intrascrotal tumor
d
Which testicular tumor will cause b-hCG levels to rise but AFP levels will be normal?
a. epidermoid cyst
b. embryonal cell carcinoma
c. choriocarcinoma
d. yolk sac tumor
c
If an abdominal aortic aneurysm is identified, what two other vessels should be evaluated for associated aneurysm formation?
a. common femoral and popliteal arteries
b. bilateral renal arteries
c. celiac axis and superior mesenteric aneurysm
d. inferior and superior vena cava
a
__ artery aneurysms are commonly associated with pancreatitis and peptic ulcer disease, while __ artery aneurysms are usually caused by cystic medial necrosis.
a. celiac, superior mesenteric
b. celiac, hepatic
c. hepatic, splenic
d. splenic, superior mesenteric
d
The most common location of ectopic thyroid tissue formation outside the neck is in the __.
a. base of skull
b. chest
c. groin
d. shoulder
b
Which of the following is true regarding hydrocele formation?
a. usually contains mucinous fluid
b. most hydroceles are due to infection
c. most common cause of acute scrotal pain
d. accumulation of serous fluid between the two layers of the tunica vaginalis
d
Which of the following Doppler findings is most suggestive of partial testicular torsion?
a. antegrade flow throughout the cardiac cycle
b. increased diastolic flow velocities with a very low resistive index on the affected side
c. increased diastolic flow velocities with a very high resistive index on the affected side
d. asymmetic resistive indices on the intratesticular Doppler evaluations
d
Primary testicular carcinoma is usually __ and secondary testicular malignancy is usually __.
a. heterogeneous, isoechoic
b. hypoechoic, isoechoic
c. unilateral, bilateral
d. hypervascular, hypovascular
c
Which of the following are the most common primary carcinomas to metastasize to the thyroid?
a. lung and bone
b. liver and spleen
c. stomach and gallbladder
d. breast and lung
d
The IVC is dilated and the spontaneous contrast phenomenon is seen in the proximal segment. Which of the following is the most likely cause?
a. congestive heart failure
b. portal HTN
c. hemophilia
d. dehydration
a
Which of the following correctly describes a difference between De Quervain and Hashimoto thyroiditis?
a. De Quervain thyroiditis is considered painless, Hashimoto thyroiditis causes a painful, tender neck
b. De Quervain thyroiditis is caused by a virus, Hashimoto thyroiditis is caused by bacteria
c. De Quervain thyroiditis has no effect on TSH levels, Hashimoto thyroiditis causes a significant decrease in TSH levels
d. De Quervain thyroiditis is a much more common cause of hypothyroidism than Hashimoto thyroiditis
b
Medullary carcinoma of the thyroid is a common occurrence with:
a. Von Hippel Lindau Syndrome
b. MEN syndrome
c. Marfan syndrome
d. Zollinger-Ellison syndrome
b
A 28 year old presents for a testicular sonogram due to a palpable lump. The lab work in the chart indicates high levels of alpha fetoprotein and b-hCG. A mostly solid intratesticular mass is identified in the right testicle that disrupts the smooth contour of the teste. There is a small cystic are centrally. These findings are most suggestive of:
a. lymphoma
b. embryonal cell carcinoma
c. yolk sac tumor
d. seminoma
b