Sonography Canada (General) - 2 (Abdomen) - Abdominal Sonography 1: Questions/answers

caudate lobe {Ans: projection of right lobe on posterosuperior surface, boundaries are proximal left portal vein/fissure of the ligamentum venosum and IVC}adenomas {Ans: benign neoplasms, pedunculated}normal proportion of renal cortex to sinus {Ans: 1/3 of renal sinus AP}Hutch's diverticulum {Ans: aka paraurethral diverticulum, common diverticula that forms at inherently weak point (ureterovesical junction)}moderate diffuse steatosis {Ans: increase in echogenicity with impaired visualization of intrahepatic vessels/diaphragm}hydronephrosis {Ans: aka pyelocaliectasis, dilation of collecting system due to obstruction of urine flow}