Abstract
Article: Case Study of a Thymus Gland Squamous Cell Carcinoma With Impingement on Cardiac Structures
Authors: Maggie Perkins, BS, RDMS, RVT, and Douglas Clem, PhD, RDCS, RVT
Category: Vascular [VT]
Credit: 0.5 SDMS CME Credit
Objectives: After studying the article titled “Case Study of a Thymus Gland Squamous Cell Carcinoma With Impingement on Cardiac Structures,” you will be able to:
Evaluate the interaction of a mass on the thymus gland with cardiac structures
Recognize thymus gland squamous cell carcinoma on echocardiogram
Identify extracardiac pathological entities
Where is the thymus gland located? Posterior to the great vessels of the heart The mediastinum Second and third pharyngeal pouches In the abdominal cavity
Based on this study, echocardiographic imaging confirmed a mass impinging on which of the following structures? Trachea and anterior great vessels of the heart Main pulmonary artery and left ventricular outflow tract (LVOT) Main pulmonary artery and right ventricular outflow tract (RVOT) Mediastinum and trachea
In this study, which of the following is associated with thymic carcinoma? Slow growth Well-developed capsule Encapsulation Lack of a well-defined capsule
According to the article, which of the following is associated with the tumor’s presence impinging on the RVOT and main pulmonary artery apparatus? Abnormal velocities through the RVOT and main pulmonary artery Dyspnea and abdominal pain Decreased blood flow in the RVOT and main pulmonary artery Normal blood flow in the RVOT and main pulmonary artery
In this study, what was the sonographic appearance of thymus carcinoma? Heterogeneous and hypervascular Homogeneous and hypovascular Cystic and irregular borders Homogeneous with fine calcifications
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