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Ultrasound Imaging of Gallbladder Abnormalities Quiz

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Which of the following is a common indication for performing ultrasound imaging of the gallbladder?

Right upper quadrant pain

Explanation

Common symptom indicating potential gallbladder issues.

Which of the following statements about the gallbladder is true?

It stores bile

Explanation

Primary function of the gallbladder.

What is the primary function of the gallbladder in the digestive system?

Storing and concentrating bile

Explanation

Key role in bile storage and concentration.

Which imaging modality is most commonly used for the initial evaluation of gallbladder abnormalities?

Ultrasound

Explanation

Primary imaging tool for initial assessment of gallbladder.

What is the most common cause of gallbladder stones?

Cholesterol imbalance in bile

Explanation

Underlying cause of gallstone formation.

Which imaging modality can help differentiate between gallstones and sludge in the gallbladder?

Ultrasound

Explanation

Effective tool for distinguishing between gallbladder abnormalities.

Which of the following is a potential complication of untreated gallstones?

Gallbladder rupture

Explanation

Serious consequence of untreated gallstones.

What is the term for a condition in which the gallbladder wall becomes thickened, typically due to chronic inflammation?

Cholecystitis

Explanation

Thickening of gallbladder wall due to inflammation.

Which of the following is a typical symptom of acute cholecystitis?

Murphy's sign

Explanation

Characteristic clinical sign of acute gallbladder inflammation.

#10

Which of the following is a potential risk factor for developing gallstones?

Obesity

Explanation

Factor contributing to gallstone formation.

#11

What is the term used to describe inflammation of the gallbladder?

Cholecystitis

Explanation

Medical term for gallbladder inflammation.

#12

Which of the following is a characteristic ultrasound appearance of gallstones?

Hypoechoic with shadowing

Explanation

Typical visual appearance of gallstones on ultrasound.

#13

What is the main advantage of ultrasound imaging in assessing gallbladder abnormalities compared to other imaging modalities?

No radiation exposure

Explanation

Safe imaging option without radiation exposure.

#14

Which condition is characterized by the presence of gallstones in the common bile duct?

Choledocholithiasis

Explanation

Specific condition involving gallstones in the bile duct.

#15

What is the term for the procedure used to remove gallstones from the bile duct using an endoscope?

ERCP

Explanation

Specific procedure for gallstone removal.

#16

Which of the following imaging findings is characteristic of gallbladder polyps?

Size larger than 2 cm

Explanation

Characteristic size criterion for gallbladder polyps.

Ultrasound Imaging of Gallbladder Abnormalities Quiz

Which of the following is a common indication for performing ultrasound imaging of the gallbladder?

Which of the following statements about the gallbladder is true?

What is the primary function of the gallbladder in the digestive system?

Which imaging modality is most commonly used for the initial evaluation of gallbladder abnormalities?

What is the most common cause of gallbladder stones?

Which imaging modality can help differentiate between gallstones and sludge in the gallbladder?

Which of the following is a potential complication of untreated gallstones?

What is the term for a condition in which the gallbladder wall becomes thickened, typically due to chronic inflammation?

Which of the following is a typical symptom of acute cholecystitis?

Which of the following is a potential risk factor for developing gallstones?

What is the term used to describe inflammation of the gallbladder?

Which of the following is a characteristic ultrasound appearance of gallstones?

What is the main advantage of ultrasound imaging in assessing gallbladder abnormalities compared to other imaging modalities?

Which condition is characterized by the presence of gallstones in the common bile duct?

What is the term for the procedure used to remove gallstones from the bile duct using an endoscope?

Which of the following imaging findings is characteristic of gallbladder polyps?

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