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What is the appearance of carcinoid on US
2
echogenic
well defined
What is the ddx of multiple echogenic liver masses
3
Mets
mutifocal HCC
multiple hemangioma
What are rare causes of multiple hyperechoic liver lesions
multiple adenomas
lipomas
FNH
What additional exam should be done if you see multiple liver lesions
get an MR
What is the cause carcinoid tumor
Primary malignant neoplasm, arise from enterochromaffin cells of Kulchitsky
Where do 90% of carcinoid arise from
distal ileum
Does carcinoid result from in a mesenteric mass
yes it can
Is carcinoid considered a vascular tumor
yes
When carcinoid presents as a mesenteric mass what percent have calcifications
70%
When does carcinoid syndrome occur
when carcinoid tumor metastasis to the liver
What is the ddx of hypervascular liver tumors
7
carcinoid, islet cell, melanoma, choriocarcinoma, pheochromocystoma, breast, thyroid
What is krukenberg tumor
mets to the ovary which is usually from the stomach, colon, appendix, breast.
In the setting of gastric or colon cancer what should a solid tumor of the ovary be considered
mets til proven otherwise
What occurs in the earliest phase of cirrhosis
liver becomes fatty and enlarged
What study are regenerating nodules most easily seen
MR
What two metals do regenerating nodules sometimes contain
iron, copper
What is the MR appearance of iron and copper
iron (low T2), copper (high T1)
are regenerating nodules bright on T2
no
What is a dysplastic nodule
similiar to regenerative nodules but have varying degree of atypia
What is a key ratio finding in cirrhosis of the liver
increased caudate to right lobe ratio
What are 6 varices that occur with cirrhosis
paraesophageal
gastrohepatic ligament
gastrorenal
splenorenal
recannulization of the portal vein
What is peritoneal carcinomatosis
intra-abdominal spread of malignant tumor
What are common causes of peritoneal carcinomatosis
3
ovarian
gastric
colon ca
What are the findings of peritoneal carcinomatosis
3
mesenteric mass
aciites
omental caking
What is the ddx of peritoneal carcinomatosis
3
pseudomyxoma peritonei
malignant mesothelioma
TB peritonitis
What is a good way to differentiate pseudomyoxma peritonei
pseudomyxoma will have scalloping of the liver edges
If you see a micronodular pattern of the jejunum what should be suspected
whipples
Are there often low density retroperitneal LN associated with whipples
yes
What is the DDX for irregular/nodular fold thickening
11
Mets
Lymphoma
Infections (segmental)
Crohn (segmental)
Nodular lymphoid hyperplasia
Polyposis syndromes
Eosinophilic enteritis
Amyloid
Mastocytosis
Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia
Lymphangiectasia
Are infectious related irregular/nodular fold thickening typically segmental
yes
What are the infectious causes of irregular/nodular fold thickening
Giardia and strongyloides
Salmonella, yersinia, TB, campylobacter (distal bowel/ileum)
In AIDS: CMV, MAC, cryptosporidium, isospora belli
Whipple (low density lymph nodes)
Where do giardia and strongyloides typically effect in the small bowel
duodenum and proximal jejunum
Where do salmonella, yersinia, tb and campylobacter typicaly effect
distal bowel/ileum
If a pt has AIDS what will cause irregularity of the folds or nodules of the SB
CMV, MAC, cryptosporidium, isospora belli
Is crohns SB fold thickening and nodular typicaly segmental
yes
What part of the small bowel does giardiasis cause small bowel thickening and nodularity
the proximal
Is crohns SB fold thickening and nodular typicaly segmental
yes
Can lymphangiectasia cause dilution of barium because of increased intraluminal secretion
yes
What part of the small bowel does giardiasis cause small bowel thickening and nodularity
the proximal
What is causes the SB wall thickening and nodules in lymphangiectasia
dilated lymphatics
Can lymphangiectasia cause dilution of barium because of increased intraluminal secretion
yes
What is causes the SB wall thickening and nodules in lymphangiectasia
dilated lymphatics
Does lymphoma tend to be diffuse or segmental

What is waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia
diffuse (nodular and fold thickening)

Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia is a rare type of cancer; specifically it is a type of non-Hodgkin Lymphoma. Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia symptoms begins in the B-lymphocytes which are white blood cells.
Does lymphoma tend to be diffuse or segmental
diffuse (nodular and fold thickening), but can be segmental
Does a serous cystadenoma of the pancreas require surgery
no it is a benign lesion
What does a serous cystadenoma look like on US
Usually lobulated mass with mixed hypoechoic and echogenic areas, with cysts too small to resolve
Central scar may be seen
Can u see the cyst of a serous cystadenoma on US
to small to resolve
What is the appearance of a serous cystadenoma on CECT
Swiss cheese appearance b/c of tiny cysts
Central Ca+ and central stellate scar may be seen
What is the contour of a serous cystadenoma
lobulated
What is the most common age and race of a pseudopapillary neoplasm of the pancreas
24y

black men
asian women
Are pseudopapillary neoplasm of the pancreas common
no they are rare
Do you see peripheral Ca in a pseudopapillary neoplasm of the pancreas
yes
What is the appearance of a pseudopapillary neoplasm of the pancreas on US
well-demarcated solid mass with hypoechoic areas (mixed solid/cystic) due to necrosis and hemorrhage
What is the appearance of a pseudopapillary neoplasm of the pancreas on CT
CT: muscle density mass with hypodense areas, usually surrounded by thick, well-defined rim
What is the prognosis of a pseudopapillary neoplasm of the pancreas
Low grade malignancy, curable with surgery
What are the radiographic findings of IPMT
Multicystic" lesion in uncinate process or pancreatic head contiguous with dilated MPD on CECT
Does IPMT involve the main duct or the branch ducts
both
What is the ddx of IPMT
serous cystadenoma
What are the findings of IPMT on ERCP
dilation of the main pancreatic duct as well as the side branches. Note the cyst-like focal dilations of side branches. mural nodules possible
What is the ddx of a dilated main pancreatic duct
chronic pancreatitis
IPMT
Aging
tumor (dilation of duct proximal to a mass)
Does chronic pancreatitis usualy have areas of bandlike narrowing
yes
What is a tumor that may cause obstruction of the pancreatic ampulla
ampullary carcinoma
What should be suspected if you see intrahepatic duct dilation without dilation of the CBD and cystic duct
klatskin tumor
What is a Klatskin tumor
a cholangioCA arising from the confluence of the left and right hepatic ducts
What is the appearance of cholangiocarcinoma
3
-stricture
-polypoid mass
-liver mass
Where is the MC location of cholangiocarcinoma
porta hepatis (Klatskin)
Where tends to happen to liver with cholangiocarcinoma
lobar atrophy and dilated intrahepatic ducts
What percent of cholangiocarcinoma have vascular involvement
45%
What is most typical for cholangiocarcinoma
dilated ducts
Is it possible to see a mass or bile wall thickening with cholangiocarcinoma
yes
What is a typical finding of cholangioCA with US
Lobar liver atrophy with crowded dilated bile ducts
What are the radiographic findings of a cholangioCA on MR
3
Low T1, high T2
Characteristic delayed Gd enhancement (10-15 min)
Focal liver atrophy, liver capsule retraction
What are the T1 and T2 findings of a cholangiocarcinma on MR
Low T1
High T2
Do you see delayed enhancement of cholangiocarcinoma
yes (10-15 min)
What is the ddx of multiple renal cyst
5
VHL
ADPKD
Echinococcus
pseudocyst
cystic mets
What are 6 potentially cystic mets
RCC
Lung
breast
melanoma
HCC
ovarian
What is polyarteritis nodosa?
Systemic vasculitis causing necrotizing inflammation of small and medium-sized vessels, resulting in microaneurysms, occlusions, and strictures
What is takayasu arteritis
Granulomatous inflammatory vasculitis affects walls of medium and large vessels, especially aorta and branches
What is polyarteritis nodosa?
Systemic vasculitis causing necrotizing inflammation of small and medium-sized vessels, resulting in microaneurysms, occlusions, and strictures
What are two ateritis that may affect the small bowel
polyarteritis nodosa
takayasu arteritis
What is takayasu arteritis
Granulomatous inflammatory vasculitis affects walls of medium and large vessels, especially aorta and branches
What is laryngeal cancer often associated with
laryngeal penetration

Entrance of barium into laryngeal ventricle during swallowing
What are two ateritis that may affect the small bowel
polyarteritis nodosa
takayasu arteritis
What is polyarteritis nodosa?
Systemic vasculitis causing necrotizing inflammation of small and medium-sized vessels, resulting in microaneurysms, occlusions, and strictures
What is laryngeal cancer often associated with
laryngeal penetration

Entrance of barium into laryngeal ventricle during swallowing
Is a closed loop obstruction a surgical emergency
yes
What is takayasu arteritis
Granulomatous inflammatory vasculitis affects walls of medium and large vessels, especially aorta and branches
Is a closed loop obstruction a surgical emergency
yes
What are two ateritis that may affect the small bowel
polyarteritis nodosa
takayasu arteritis
What is laryngeal cancer often associated with
laryngeal penetration

Entrance of barium into laryngeal ventricle during swallowing
Is a closed loop obstruction a surgical emergency
yes
What is the MCC of a closed loop obstruction
MC caused by adhesive band, occasionally internal or external hernia
What are the CT findings of a closed loop obstruction
CT findings: C-shaped, U-shaped, or “coffee bean” configuration of bowel loops and mesenteric vessels converging toward torsion
Two adjacent collapsed, round, oval, or triangular loops, the “beak” sign, and the “whirl” sign are observed at the site of obstruction and torsion
Are the affected loops of a closed loop obstruction usualy filled with fluid
yes
What are 3 synonyms for sclerosing mesenteritis
mesenteric panniculitis, fibrosing mesenteritis and mesenteric lipodystrophy.
What is the pathology of sclerosing mesenteritis
Pathologically it is a chronic inflammation of unknown etiology
What is the DDX of misty mesentery
6
mesenteric pannicullitis
lymphedema
inflammation
hemorrhage
neoplasm
What are neoplasms that occur in the mesentery
8
carcinoid
desmoid
mets
melanoma
leukemia
NHL
mesothelioma
GIST
What can be found in a XR of a pt with gallbladder Ca
3
calcified gallstones
porcelain GB
abnormal collection of RUQ gas when tumor invades bowel creating a fistula
What are the CT MR patterns of gallbladder CA
3
mass replacing the gallbladder
focal or diffuse GB wall thickening
intraluminal polypoid mass
What is the most common pattern found in GB CA
mass replacing the GB occurs 40-65%
What is the DDX of a doudenal tumor
GIST
lipoma
Doudenal Adenoma
Hamartoma (Peutz-J)
adenocarcinoma
lymphoma
mets
brunners gland
What is the most common malignancy of the SB
lymphoma
What is the usual appearance of SB lymphoma
circumferential bulky mass
Does SB lymphoma usually result in obstruction
no, it is uncommon
Where do morgagni hernias usualy occur
the right anterior chest
What is the DDX of a benign distal esophagus stricture
4
scleroderma, nasogastric, ZE syndrome, reflux
What is the DDX of upper mid esophagus stricutre
4
barrets, radiation, caustic/drug, skin disease
What is the ddx of a malignant cause of esophageal narrowing
2
adenocarcinoma, lymphoma (from compression)
What are rare causes of strictures
crohns, candida, eosinophilic esophagitis, Behcet dz
What is the cause of achalasia
deficiency of ganglion cells in myenteric plexus throughout esophagus
What are the peristaltic findings in achalasia
3
Absence of peristalsis in body of esophagus, marked
What happens to the LES in achalasia
increase in resting pressure of LES, failure of LES to relax with swallowing
What are the findings in achalasia
4
Uniform dilatation of esophagus, usually with air-fluid level present
Absence of peristalsis, with tertiary waves common in early stages
Tapered “beak” deformity at the LES because of failure of relaxation
Increased incidence of epiphrenic diverticula and esophageal CA
What is the treatment of achalasia
balloon dilation or Heller myotomy
What is the ddx of achalasia
3
pseudoachalasia (mets, adeno), chagas, peptic stricture
What is the descriptive term used to describe the stricture of achalasia
beak like
What percent of pt with preeclampsia or eclampsia develop HEELP syndrome
4-12%
What are the radiographic findings of HEELP syndrome
4
fatty liver
hepatomegaly
ascites
pleural effusions
What are is a rare hepatic finding in HEELP syndrome
hepatic hemorrhage
What is esophageal psueodiverticulosis
Dilated excretory ducts of deep mucous glands of the esophagus
What are the findings of esophageal pseudodiverticulosis
-Flask-shaped barium collections that extend from lumen or lines and flecks of barium outside esophageal wall
-Tend to occur in clusters and in association with strictures
-Linear tracks of barium (“intramural tracking”) commonly bridge adjacent pseudodiverticula
Do pseudodiverticula of the esophagus tend to occur in conjunction with a stricture
yes
What is the ddx of esophageal diverticula
lateral pharyngeal diverticula
Zenkers
Killian Jamieson
Mid-esophageal and epiphrenic pulsion or traction diverticula
pseudodiverticula
Where do lateral pharyngeal diverticula occur
region of tonsillar fossa, thyrohyoid membrane
Where do Zenker diverticula occur
posterior midline at Killian dehiscence b/w circular and oblique fibers of cricopharyngeus
Where do killian Jamieson diverticula occur
anterolateral wall of proximal cervical esophagus just below level of cricopharyngeus muscle
What percent of zenkers diverticulum are on the left
90%
What is a pt complication of a zenkers diverticulum
aspiration
Where does a killan jamieson diverticulum protrude off of
the lateral wall of the esophagus
What is the ddx of a widened doudenal loop
7
normal variant
pancreatic mass
adenopathy
mesenteric cyst
choledochal cyst
retroperitoneal mass
AAA
Can a lipoma serve as a lead point of an intususception
yes
What is the ddx of a small bowel mass
9
adenoma
GIST
lipoma
hemangioma
neurofibroma
adenoCA
lymphoma
carcinoid
Met
What is the finding in a pt with graft V host disease
ribbon bowel: small bowel fold effacement with tubular appearance
What are other findings besides ribbon bowel in G Vs H dz
4
Loss of haustra, spasm, edema, ulceration, granular mucosa in colon
What is the small bowel cast that is associated with G vs H dz
“Small bowel cast”: prolonged coating of abnormal bowel for hours to days
What is the tx for G vs H disease
steriods
cyclosporines
What is the most common mesenchymal tumor of the retroperitoneum
liposarcoma
What are the findings in a pt with a liposarcoma
Calicification
high fat (80-90%)
If you see a large fatty mass with calcification is the retropertineum what should you consider
a liposarcoma
What is the ddx GB polyps
cholesterol polyps
adenomatous polyps
adherent stones
tumefactive sludge
papillloma
CA
mets
What are the US findings of a gallbladder cholesterol polyp
US: echogenic mural polypoid lesions, fixed, nonshadowing
When does milk of calcium bile occur
chronic cholecystitis
What is recurrent pyogenic cholangitis associated with
4
Cause unknown, assoc w/clonorchiasis, ascariasis, nutritional deficiency
What are the clinical SS of recurrent pyogenic cholangitis
4
Recurrent attacks of abdominal pain, fever, and jaundice
What are the findings of recurrent pyogenic cholangitis on US
4
-dilation of intrahepatic and extrahepatic
-Gallstones
-increased periportal echogenicity
-lobar atrophy
What are the radiogrphic findings of recurrent pyogenic cholangitis on cholangiogram
5
dilation of intrahepatic and extrahepatic ducts containing pigment stones
-areas of stenosis
-gallstones
-acute tapering and decreased arborization of intrahepatic bile ducts
Can Segmental ductal stenosis with upstream dilatation occur, esp in lateral segment of left lobe or posterior segment of right hepatic lobe in recurrent pyogenic cholangitis
yes
Is adenomyomatosis a type of hyperplastic cholecystosis
yes
What are the findings of adenomyomatosis
2
-thickening of the GB wall
-rokitansky-aschoff sinuses
What are the US of adenomyomatosis
Thickened wall with small anechoic spaces that show ring down comet-tail artifact when filled with debris
What is a oral cholecystogram
a study that contrast is taking PO and excreted into the Gb
What do you see in adenomyomatosis during a oral cholecstogram
sinuses may fill resulting in extraluminal contrast collections
What does an adenomyoma look like in its focal form
True benign neoplasm of gallbladder
Account for < 5% of gallbladder polyp
Solitary lesion
Larger size (> 10 mm)
Usually pedunculated in appearances
What are the two forms of adenoma of the GB
focal and annular forms
What does an adenomyoma look like in its annular form
hourglass GB with transverse congenital septum (rare)
What are the findings in a feline esophagus
multiple thin folds
(esophagus looks corrugated)
What are the causes of feline esophagus
3
normal variant
reflux
scleroderma
What diffuse esophageal spasm
a motility disorder of spastic contractions
What is the gold standard for diagnosing DES
manometry
What is the cause small bowel diverticulosis
May result in bacterial overgrowth,
vitamin B12 deficiency
macrocytic anemia
Malabsorption due to bile acid deconjugation
Where is the MC location of small bowel diverticulum
proximal small bowel
What side does small bowel diverticulosis MC occurr; mesenteric or antimesenteric
the mesenteric side (the inside of a V if a loop was curved)
What are the complications of small bowel diverticulosis
5
bleeding
perforation
diverticulitis
enterolith formation, pneumoperitoneum
What is the ddx of a liver with increased density (bright)
amiodarone therapy
hemochromatosis
wilsons
thorium contrast
glycogen storage diseae
gold therapy
What are the MR findings suggestive of hemochromatosis on T2
T2-weighted MRI of the liver. The liver and pancreas are of diffusely low-signal intensity. The spleen is enlarged and is predominantly of high-signal intensity.
What are the findings of hemosiderosis on T2
T2-weighted MRI. The liver, spleen, and bone marrow are of abnormally decreased signal intensity. The pancreas has a normal appearance. No focal masses are present.
What are the findings of primary hemochromatosis
decreased density on T2 of
Parenchymal cells of liver, pancreas, and heart
What are the findings of secondary hemochromatosis
Secondary hemochromatosis: decreased density on T2 of
Reticuloendothelial system (RES): Liver and spleen
What is hemosiderosis
Hemosiderosis
Increased iron deposition without organ damage
What are causes of secondary hemochromatosis
2
increased iron intake
transfusions
What is another name for biliary hamartomas
AKA von Meyenburg complexes
What is the typical size of biliary hamartomas
Small (usually < 1 cm) benign lesions
Do biliary hamartomas have clinical significance
no
What is a pitfall of biliary hamartomas
accidentally diagnosing as mets
What is the appearance of biliary hamartomas on CT
hypodense
What is the appearance of biliary hamartomas on US
hypoechoic
may have echogenic foci with ring down artifact (cholesterol crystals)
What is the appearance of biliary hamartomas on MR T2
very high T2
no rim enhancement
What should be suspected if you see a hypervascular tumor in the pancreas
islet cell tumor
What percent of insulinomas are functional
85%
What is the mc islet cell tumor
insulinoma
gastrinoma is 2nd mc
What percent of insulinomas are benign
90
What percent of gastrinomas are malignant
60%
What is worse a islet cell tumor or gastrinoma
gastrinoma (60% malignant)
What is the result of a gastrinoma
zollinger ellison syndrome
What percent of islet cell tumors are non-function
15%
If an islet cell tumor is non-function is it a good or bad thing
bad....80-90% are malignant
What percent of non-functioning islet cell tumors have calcification
25%
What is the mean size of a non-functioning islet cell tumor
>5cm (big)
What is a tell tale sign of a non-functioning islet cell tumor on MR and CT
a large pancreatic tumor that enhances immediately
What is the ddx of islet cell tumor of the pancreas
hypervascular met
What are the radiographic findings of a islet cell tumor on US
hypoechoic mass,
What is epiplic appendagitis
Torsion of epiploic appendages with secondary ischemia
Where is the MC site for epiploic appendages
sigmoid
What is the clinical presentation and tx
self limited and tx with pain relievers
What is the ddx of epiploid appendagitis
omental infarction
Describe omental infarction
a large fatty region usually located on the right side of the abdomen with stranding
What is the ddx of a splenic mass
10
hemangioma
cyst
hamartoma
inflammatory pseudotumor
siderotic nodule
infarct
candidiatis
echinococcal cyst
sarcoid
mets
lymphoma
What is the mc benign tumor of the spleen
hamartoma
What are common mets that go to the spleen
melanoma
breast
ovary
lung
What is the appearance of disseminated candidiasis on US, MR (T2), CT
target lesions (hyperechoic with hypoechoic halo)

T2 bright
CT hypodense
What is the appearance of an echinococcal cyst in the spleen on CT and US
Contrast-enhanced CT. The peripherally calcified masses contain water-attenuation fluid.

Splenic sonogram. A large mass is present in the spleen. The rim of the mass is hyperechoic, and there is a strong acoustic shadow from the rim indicating calcification.
What is the appearance of disseminated sarcoidosis in the spleen on CT
reticularly hypodense
What is the appearnce of siderotic nodules of the spleen on MR (T2)
T2 low signal
What are the 2 causes of bile duct necrosis
Caused by either severe hepatic artery stenosis or hepatic artery thrombosis post transplant
What are 2 findings of bile duct necrosis
Branching biloma resulting from diffuse, extensive extravasation of bile from ischemic ducts

Irregular fluid-density material surrounding portal vein and tracking along the portal triads
What are complications of gastric bypass
leaks
anastomotic narrowing
degradation of pouch restriction
gastrogastric fistula
distension of excluded stomach
ulcers
What is cause of a gastrogastric fistula
(staple line dehiscence)
What SB and adbominal wall complicatons are associated with gastric bypass
SBO
incisional hernia
internal hernia
What is the sentinel clot sign
serpiginous areas of high attenuation surrounded by lower-attenuation areas of hematoma
What is a grade 1 splenic trauma
Subcapsular hematoma < 10% of surface area
Capsular tear of < 1 cm in depth
What is grade 2 splenic trauma
Subcapsular hematoma of 10-50% of surface area
Intraparenchymal hematoma < 5 cm in diameter
Laceration of 1-3 cm in depth and not involving trabecular vessels
What is grade 3 splenic trauma
Subcapsular hematoma > 50% of surface area or expanding and ruptured subcapsular or parenchymal hematoma
Intraparenchymal hematoma > 5 cm or expanding
Laceration > 3 cm in depth or involving trabecular vessels
What is grade 4 splenic trauma
Laceration involving segmental or hilar vessels with devascularization of > 25% of the spleen
What is grade 5 splenic trauma
Shattered spleen or hilar vascular injury
What percent of grade 4 or 5 splenic trauma require intervention
50-60%
What is the tx of splenic trauma (grade 4 or 5)
Acute w/diffuse injury: proximal occlusion
Focal extravasation: targeted occlusion
What is the DDX of multiple gastric filling defects
hyperplastic polyps
adenomatous polyps
hamartomatous polyps
mets
lymphoma
varices
Do hyperplastic polyps have malignant pt
no
What is the mc gastric polyp
hyperplastic (by far...80%)
What conditions do you see hamartomatous polyps
peutz jeghers, cowden, cronkhite candada
When do you get a focal hepatic hot spot
SVC obstruction via collateral pathway
internal mammary vein to paraumbilical vein to left portal vein
Where is the focal hot spot
Focally increased blood flow to segment IV of liver
What nuclear medicine test will you see the focal hot spot
Tc-99m sulfur colloid: increased activity in segment IV
History: Elderly male with difficult eating steak.
Findings: Double contrast esophogram demonstrates a small sliding hiatal hernia and a prominent circumferential shelf to the esophageal B ring.  A 12.5mm barium tablet would not pass through during the examination.
Diagnosis: Schatzki Ring.
What ring is dilated with schatzki ring
B
What is the treatment of shatzkis ring
esophageal dilation
What is boerhaaves syndrome
subcutaneous/mediastinal emphysema caused by vomitting, straining childbirht or blunt trauma
What are the plain films finding of boerhaaves
: pneumomediastinum, pleural effusion, mediastinal widening
What are the UGI findings of boerhaaves
extraluminal contrast
Where do most tears of Boerhaaves occur
Almost all tears (90%) occur along left posterolateral wall of distal esophagus