Chapter 11

A splenoma is also known as __.

a spleen that has migrated from its normal location is termed __.

Advanced splenic atrophy is often referred to as __.

An identifying feature of sickle cell anemia is __.

The normal sono texture of the spleen is:

Splenic cysts are not caused by __.

Splenic cases that involve hepatosplenic candidiasis have a distinctive pattern of __.

In children with sickle cell anemia , the spleen is initially __.

The various causes of splenomegaly do not include___.

Estelle Pickens has a medical history of melanoma on her left ear. It has been medically managed for the past 8 months, but now, Ms. Pickens comes in for her annual physical exam and reports she has been feeling fatigues, but otherwise healthy. She denies any fever, nausea/vomiting, or excessive weight changes. The sono reveals 3 small hypoechoic circular structures in the splenic parenchyma with increased vascular flow. The most likely diagnosis would be:

Identify three glands that are part of the reticuloendothelial system.

In the adult, splenomegaly is diagnosed when the length of the spleen exceeds:

What is a diffuse splenic disorder that greatly affects the pediatric population and is also known as non lipid reticuloendotheliosis

a patient with an accessory spleen will most likely present with which of the following symptoms?

The major function of the adult spleen is:

All of the following are benign splenic tumors. Identify the one that does not fit the benign category

If a sono is scanning the splenic vein in a trv plane at the pancreatic mid-body, in which direction does the transducer need to be moved to see the aortic bifurcation?

The spleen is not affected by metastases from the __.

A systemic disease of the spleen, __, involves the distribution and involvement of amyloid

Thalassemia, a type of hemoglobinopathy, differs from the other types because an abnormal form of __is present.