Ultrasound Knowledge Quizzes: Part 1
In our Ultrasound Knowledge Quizzes series, we will show you ultrasound images of patients along with a quiz question. Can you answer the questions correctly? Can you correctly diagnose your patients, find pathologies, or solve cases? Check how much you know now!
Case 1: Abdominal Ultrasound
A young, slim patient comes into the clinic, struggling with confusion and diffuse abdominal pain. Initially, doctors think she may have anorexia due to her weight and symptoms. However, something doesn’t quite add up, so they decide to take a closer look using an abdominal ultrasound. This reveals an unexpected finding, hinting at the real cause of her condition. Look at the images below and answer our question!
What do you suspect based on the ultrasound?
A) Liver metastasis
B) Focal steatosis
C) Focal Nodular Hyperplasia (FNH)
D) Multiple Lipomas
See below for the detailed answer – or learn more in our Abdominal Ultrasound BachelorClass!
Detailed answer
The correct answer is liver metastasis.
The image shows liver metastases as a result of breast cancer. Metastases often appear as multiple hypoechoic (darker) lesions on ultrasound, as shown in the image. However, liver metastases can present with various imaging characteristics, including hyperechoic (brighter) lesions, peripheral halos, poorly defined borders, or even cystic or calcified appearances. It's important to consider the full spectrum of imaging possibilities to accurately assess and diagnose liver metastases.
Could you diagnose this patient and see everything clearly? Did it take you a second look? In situations like this, it is helpful to have seen such images and cases before – and you can see so many in our Abdominal Ultrasound BachelorClass! Start now with your free lectures – we are sure you can already learn something there!
Happy learning!