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CASE 70


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History: A 30-year-old man presents with fever and abdominal pain.


1. Which of the following should be included in the differential diagnosis of the imaging finding shown in the figure? (Choose all that apply.)


A. Abscesses


B. Hematomas


C. Cysts


D. Infarcts


E. Lymphoma


2. What clinical condition is a major predisposing factor to the development of splenic abscesses?


A. Polycythemia


B. Thrombocytopenia


C. Immunosuppression


D. Pneumococcal infection


3. What is the most common source of septic emboli that can result in splenic abscesses?


A. Kidney


B. Gallbladder


C. Heart


D. Colon


4. What local condition is most commonly associated with the development of a splenic abscess?


A. Pyelonephritis

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Dec 26, 2015 | Posted by in GASTROINTESTINAL IMAGING | Comments Off on 70

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