Abstract
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Recognize the various types of abnormal dilations of the blood vessel walls.
Discuss the sonographic and computed tomographic features of venous pseudoaneurysms.
Explain the causes of venous pseudoaneurysms.
What is the most common cause of vascular pseudoaneurysms? A. Obesity B. Fungal infections C. Blunt and penetrating injuries D. Atherosclerosis
What type of transducer was used to visualize the veins and arteries in this study? A. Narrow-band linear-array B. Broad-band linear-array C. Broad-band curved-array D. Low-band linear-array
In this literature review, how many articles and textbooks were found in the databases searched? A. 1,235 B. 1,475 C. 3,366 D. 7,025
In the clinical case presented, what was the measurement of the neck of the false aneurysm? A. 0.13 cm B. 0.25 cm C. 0.33 cm D. 0.40 cm
Radiologically, venous aneurysms are defined as focal dilatations that are ______ the caliber of the proximal and normal adjacent vein. A. The same size as B. Twice the size of C. Three times the size of D. Four times the size of
What “sign” can be detected in the pseudoaneurysm sac? A. Ring of fire B. Mickey Mouse C. Ying-Yang D. Seagull
One of the oldest references in this literature review dates back to what year? A. 1492 B. 1695 C. 1730 D. 1812
In what year did the discovery of x-radiation occur? A. 1776 B. 1836 C. 1871 D. 1895
How many cases of pseudoaneurysms of the external jugular have been reported in the literature as of 2020? A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 D. 5
Most false venous aneurysms are iatrogenic and are usually a complication of what procedure? A. Repetitive venipuncture B. Lymph node biopsy C. Central line placement D. Carotid endarterectomy
Footnotes
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