Anatomy & Function
Which hormone modifies the body's response to inflammation?
C. Glucocorticoids
The floating aorta sign is caused by lymphadenopathy in what location?
Posterior to the aorta
The syndrome associated with hypertension, hyperglycemia, obesity, and adrenal mass is:
Cushing Syndrome
Visceral lymph nodes are located:
In the peritoneum.
Which of the following is defined as excessive hair growth in women in areas where hair growth is usually negligible?
A. Hypernatremia
B. Hypercortisolism
C. Hirsutism
D. Addison syndrome
C. Hirsutism
What lab value is a major factor in determining blood volume?
Sodium
What is the most common cause of retroperitoneal abscess?
Kidney infection
What is the most common cause of Cushing's Disease?
Anterior pituitary gland tumor
This population is more likely to experience lymphadenopathy:
Children
Young children have a predisposing risk factor for developing which of the previously discussed adrenal pathologies?
Neuroblastoma
Hyperkalemia is defined as:
High levels of potassium in the blood.
What is a malignant neoplasm derived from striated muscle?
Rhabdomyosarcoma
Conn syndrome results from:
High levels of cortisol.
An enlarged, irregular lymph node demonstrating a round appearance is most consistent with an underlying:
Malignancy
Flank ecchymosis is a sign of:
Retroperitoneal hemorrhage
The adrenal medulla secretes this hormone:
Epinephrine or norepinephrine
This noninfectious cystic structure can be associated with organ transplantation:
Lymphocele
The adrenal mass most often associated with uncontrollable hypertension, tachycardia, and tremors is the:
Pheochromocytoma
Which of the following is considered a function of the lymph node?
Form antibodies to fight infection
Obesity is most likely a predisposing factor in developing which of the following adrenal neoplasms?
A. Cyst
B. Hemorrhage
C. Adenoma
D. Pheochromocytoma
C. Adenoma
This lab value is normally higher in the morning:
Cortisol
This cystic structure is associated with a urinary blockage:
Urinoma
An abdominal sonogram is requested for a newborn in the ICU. The newborn suffered from brief anoxia at birth and is now experiencing jaundice. Superior to the right kidney, a triangle-shaped, heterogenous mass is visualized. What is the most likely diagnosis?
Adrenal Hemorrhage
An enlarged lymph node demonstrating an oval shape and smooth wall margins is most consistent with an underlying:
Infection
The sonographic appearance of a liposarcoma is most likely described as a:
A. Hypoechoic mass with thin wall margins.
B. Hyperechoic mass with thick wall margins.
C. Complex mass with irregular wall margins
D. Hyperechoic mass with irregular wall margins.
B. Hyperechoic mass with thick wall margins.