Radiographic Pathology Chapter 5 Questions
and Answers| Latest Update
Gallstones are composed of constituents of bile (_____________) that have crystallized. Some
are pure cholesterol while other are pure (________ _______). These are (____________)
stones. ✔️✔️cholesterol
bile pigment
radiolucent
Gallstones that contain calcium carbonation are ✔️✔️radiopaque
What is made up of cholesterol, bile pigment called bilirubin, and calcium salts? ✔️✔️Gallstones
__________ occurs rarely and most neoplasms are malignant. They are most common in the
biliary area even though it is a rare manifestation. It occurs more often in elderly women. An
association with gallstones is thought to be a factor because of chronic irritation from the
stones and any ensuing infection. ✔️✔️Gallbladder Carcinoma
rare condition in which the growth of gas-forming organisms in the gallbladder is facilitated by
stasis and ischemic caused by cystic duct obstruction (from stone) ✔️✔️emphysematous
cholecystitis
refers to the extensive calcification in the wall of the gallbladder, which forms an oval density
that corresponds to the size and shape of the organ; walls becomes fibrotic and calcified/ blue
discoloration and brittle consistency ✔️✔️Porcelain Gallbladder
Cystic fibrosis is solely related to the lungs. True or false ✔️✔️False. There is cystic fibrosis of the
GI tract and the pancreas as well.
,Is cystic fibrosis of the pancreas an inherited autosomal disorder? ✔️✔️Yes. The pancreatic ducts
fill with thick mucus which leads to dilation of the ducts and fibrosis of the pancreas.
Inflammation of the pancreas is known as ? ✔️✔️Pancreatitis
an inflammatory process in which the protein and lipid digesting enzymes become activated
within the pancreas and the organ begins to digest the organ ✔️✔️Acute pancreatitis
Two causes of acute pancreatitis ✔️✔️alcohol consumption and gallstones
A relapsing pancreatitis that causes progressive fibrosis and destruction of the pancreatic cells.
Producing scar tissue
Permanent inflammation of the pancreas over time will damage as much as 90% of the organ.
✔️✔️Chronic Pancreatitis
what are the most common cysts of the pancreas? ✔️✔️Pseudocysts
Pseudocysts result from? ✔️✔️inflammation
necrosis
hemorrhage
or trauma
Pseudocysts are commonly found in the ✔️✔️subhepatic region
Pseudocysts contain enzymes that are capable of what? ✔️✔️Dissecting tissue, which allows
them to travel anywhere in the body.
Benign neoplasms of the pancreas care called ✔️✔️islet cell tumors or adenomas.
, Where do islet cell tumors or adenomas occur? ✔️✔️beta cells and contain high levels of insulin
What is the most common cancer? ✔️✔️Adenocarcinoma
most pancreatic malignancies occur in the ______ of the pancreas ✔️✔️head
Pancreatic cancer metastasizes to the __________ 90% of the time. ✔️✔️liver
Patients with chronic pancreatitis appear to be greater/lesser risk of cancer? ✔️✔️greater
Pancreatic cancer often has a poor/good prognosis? ✔️✔️poor. It typically spreads rapidly and is
seldom detected in its early stages, this is why it is a leading cause of cancer deaths.
Pancreatic cancer is a ___________ process ✔️✔️destructive
What is the optimum kVp range for barium studies? ✔️✔️~120 kVp
What is the optimum kVp range for air-barium double contrast studies? ✔️✔️90-100 kVp
free air in the peritoneum ✔️✔️pneumoperitoneum
Two reasons why a Left Lateral Decubitus Abdomen: ✔️✔️-don't confuse the air in the fundus of
the stomach with free air in the peritoneum
-use the liver to form a border for layers of air to be visible
enlargement of the spleen ✔️✔️splenomegaly
and Answers| Latest Update
Gallstones are composed of constituents of bile (_____________) that have crystallized. Some
are pure cholesterol while other are pure (________ _______). These are (____________)
stones. ✔️✔️cholesterol
bile pigment
radiolucent
Gallstones that contain calcium carbonation are ✔️✔️radiopaque
What is made up of cholesterol, bile pigment called bilirubin, and calcium salts? ✔️✔️Gallstones
__________ occurs rarely and most neoplasms are malignant. They are most common in the
biliary area even though it is a rare manifestation. It occurs more often in elderly women. An
association with gallstones is thought to be a factor because of chronic irritation from the
stones and any ensuing infection. ✔️✔️Gallbladder Carcinoma
rare condition in which the growth of gas-forming organisms in the gallbladder is facilitated by
stasis and ischemic caused by cystic duct obstruction (from stone) ✔️✔️emphysematous
cholecystitis
refers to the extensive calcification in the wall of the gallbladder, which forms an oval density
that corresponds to the size and shape of the organ; walls becomes fibrotic and calcified/ blue
discoloration and brittle consistency ✔️✔️Porcelain Gallbladder
Cystic fibrosis is solely related to the lungs. True or false ✔️✔️False. There is cystic fibrosis of the
GI tract and the pancreas as well.
,Is cystic fibrosis of the pancreas an inherited autosomal disorder? ✔️✔️Yes. The pancreatic ducts
fill with thick mucus which leads to dilation of the ducts and fibrosis of the pancreas.
Inflammation of the pancreas is known as ? ✔️✔️Pancreatitis
an inflammatory process in which the protein and lipid digesting enzymes become activated
within the pancreas and the organ begins to digest the organ ✔️✔️Acute pancreatitis
Two causes of acute pancreatitis ✔️✔️alcohol consumption and gallstones
A relapsing pancreatitis that causes progressive fibrosis and destruction of the pancreatic cells.
Producing scar tissue
Permanent inflammation of the pancreas over time will damage as much as 90% of the organ.
✔️✔️Chronic Pancreatitis
what are the most common cysts of the pancreas? ✔️✔️Pseudocysts
Pseudocysts result from? ✔️✔️inflammation
necrosis
hemorrhage
or trauma
Pseudocysts are commonly found in the ✔️✔️subhepatic region
Pseudocysts contain enzymes that are capable of what? ✔️✔️Dissecting tissue, which allows
them to travel anywhere in the body.
Benign neoplasms of the pancreas care called ✔️✔️islet cell tumors or adenomas.
, Where do islet cell tumors or adenomas occur? ✔️✔️beta cells and contain high levels of insulin
What is the most common cancer? ✔️✔️Adenocarcinoma
most pancreatic malignancies occur in the ______ of the pancreas ✔️✔️head
Pancreatic cancer metastasizes to the __________ 90% of the time. ✔️✔️liver
Patients with chronic pancreatitis appear to be greater/lesser risk of cancer? ✔️✔️greater
Pancreatic cancer often has a poor/good prognosis? ✔️✔️poor. It typically spreads rapidly and is
seldom detected in its early stages, this is why it is a leading cause of cancer deaths.
Pancreatic cancer is a ___________ process ✔️✔️destructive
What is the optimum kVp range for barium studies? ✔️✔️~120 kVp
What is the optimum kVp range for air-barium double contrast studies? ✔️✔️90-100 kVp
free air in the peritoneum ✔️✔️pneumoperitoneum
Two reasons why a Left Lateral Decubitus Abdomen: ✔️✔️-don't confuse the air in the fundus of
the stomach with free air in the peritoneum
-use the liver to form a border for layers of air to be visible
enlargement of the spleen ✔️✔️splenomegaly
