Abstract
Article: The Role of Sonography in a Rare Case of Hepatic Artery Pseudoaneurysm: A Case Study Report
Authors: Nadia M. Chupka, BS, RDMS, RVT, Thomas D. Atwell, MD, Ian R. McPhail, MD, and Talisha M. Hunt, BSRT, RDMS, RVT, RDCS
Category: Abdomen [AB]
Credit: 0.75 SDMS CME Credit
Objectives: After studying the article entitled “The Role of Sonography in a Rare Case of Hepatic Artery Pseudoaneurysm: A Case Study Report,” you will be able to:
Describe the rare vascular condition known as hepatic artery pseudoaneurysm (HAP)
Recognize the sonographic finding of HAP
Understand the treatment options for HAP
What was the reported incidence of HAP at one large institution? A. 0.03% B. 0.13% C. 0.43% D. 0.67%
What can occur when there is damage or weakening to the inner layers of an arterial wall? A. Atherosclerosis B. Arteritis C. Pseudoaneurysm D. Occlusion
Which position is typically best to evaluate the liver? A. Prone B. Left posterior oblique C. Right posterior oblique D. Right lateral decubitus
HAPs have occurred in patients with what preceding diagnosis? A. Hepatic steatosis B. Gallstones C. Portal hypertension D. Fibromuscular dysplasia
HAPs account for what percentage of all hepatic artery aneurysms? A. 10% B. 25% C. 50% D. 75%
What genetic disorder affects the connective tissues of the body? A. Marfan syndrome B. Quincke’ syndrome C. Down syndrome D. Roberts syndrome
What is the most acute and life-threatening complication of HAPs? A. Occlusion B. Emboli C. Rupture D. Infection