Abstract
Article: Sonographic Discovery of Autotransplanted Splenic Implants in a Pregnant Patient
Authors: Emily Downs, BS, RDCS, RDMS, RT(R), RVT, and Shane Reeves, MD
Category: Abdomen [AB]
Credit: 0.5 SDMS CME Credit
Objectives: After studying the article entitled “Sonographic Discovery of Autotransplanted Splenic Implants in a Pregnant Patient,” you will be able to:
Describe sonographic characteristics of an accessory spleen
Identify imaging modalities best suited for splenic evaluation
Identify relevant patient history suggestive of ectopic splenic tissue
What is the typical location for an accessory spleen? Greater omentum Splenic hilum Pelvic cavity Right upper quadrant
Which modality best evaluates splenic tissue? Sonography Computed tomography Nuclear scintigraphy Magnetic resonance imaging
What is the approximate mean diameter of an accessory spleen? 1.5 cm 3 cm 4 cm 12 cm
Where is splenic tissue usually located with autologous autotransplantation? Splenic hilum Pelvic cavity Right upper quadrant Greater omentum
What is essential to the correct diagnosis of ectopic splenic tissue? Awareness of existence Patient history of splenic trauma or surgery Presence of vascularity with color Doppler Elevated white blood cell count
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