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| A man presents to the ER with RUQ pain. By ultrasound, you see a large cyst with a smaller cyst within it in the right lobe of his liver. When asked if he has traveled abroad, he said he went to Brazil 2 months ago. What do you think his diagnosis is? |
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| Which rare, benign tumor that is usually discovered incidentally appears as a central scar from which fibrous septa extend radially, dividing the mass? |
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| focal nodular hyperplasia |
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| What is the most common primary site of liver metastasis? |
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| What is another name for a malignant tumor in the liver that originates from the blood vessels? |
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| True or False. Hepatitis is the most common predisposing factor of hepatocellular carcinoma. |
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| False. Cirrhosis is the most common predisposing factor of hepatocellular carcinoma. |
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| The liver is covered by ___________ capsule. |
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| The functional system divides the liver into how many lobes? What are their names? |
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| Three lobes: right, left, and caudate |
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| True or False. The liver is retroperitoneal, except for the bare area. |
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| False. The liver is intraperitoneal, except for the bare area. |
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| What is the name for the tongue-like projection of the right lobe that may extend to the iliac crest? |
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| The main portal vein is considered dilated when the diameter exceeds? |
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