ULTRASONOGRAPHY

Solid Pseudopapillary Neoplasm

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KEY FACTS Terminology • Epithelial tumor of exocrine pancreas with low-grade malignant potential and solid and cystic features Imaging • Usually large (average: 10 cm; range: 2.5-20.0 cm) • Commonly…

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Kidneys

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GROSS ANATOMY Overview • Kidneys are paired, bean-shaped, retroperitoneal organs ○ Function – Removal of excess water, salts, and wastes of protein metabolism from blood – Regulation of water and…

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Vagina

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TERMINOLOGY Abbreviations • Vaginal artery (VA), uterine artery (UA) GROSS ANATOMY Overview • Muscular tube formed by smooth muscle and elastic connective fibers • Serves as excretory duct for uterus,…

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Cervix

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GROSS ANATOMY Overview • Begins at inferior narrowing of uterus (isthmus) ○ Supravaginal portion: Endocervix ○ Vaginal portion: Ectocervix • Endocervical canal: Spindle-shaped cavity communicates with uterine body and vagina…

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Adenomatoid Tumor

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KEY FACTS Terminology • Benign, solid paratesticular tumor of mesenchymal origin Imaging • Solid intrascrotal mass, usually extratesticular • Rounded or oval, well circumscribed, varying echogenicity • Size: 5 mm…

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Bladder Diverticulum

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KEY FACTS Terminology • Saccular outpouching from herniation of bladder mucosa and submucosa through muscular wall of bladder Imaging • Most commonly near ureterovesical junction • Anechoic outpouching from bladder…

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Gonadal Stromal Tumors, Testis

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KEY FACTS Terminology • Gonadal stromal tumors arise from nongerm cell elements Imaging • Leydig cell tumors ○ Small, solid, hypoechoic intratesticular mass ○ May occasionally show cystic change •…

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Renal Transplant Pseudoaneurysm

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KEY FACTS Terminology • Contained rupture secondary to defect in artery wall Imaging • Usually in renal parenchyma, rarely extrarenal • Usually ≤ 1 cm • Extrarenal pseudoaneurysm may be…

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Penis and Urethra

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IMAGING ANATOMY Penis • Composed of 3 cylindrical shafts ○ 2 corpora cavernosa : Main erectile bodies – On dorsal surface of penis – Diverge at root of penis (…

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Peritoneal Cavity

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TERMINOLOGY Definitions • Peritoneal cavity: Potential space in abdomen between visceral and parietal peritoneum, usually containing only small amount of peritoneal fluid (for lubrication) • Abdominal cavity: Not synonymous with…

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