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| Sample Abdominal Exam Question | |
| (35 points) The following image is taken from a 7 year old female spayed domestic short-haired cat. The cat has a 2 week history of anorexia and lethargy. On physical examination a possible mid-abdominal mass is palpated. |
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Questions
1. Organ being imaged? (1 points) |
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2. What is the white line immediately above the 1 on the image? (2 points) |
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3. What is the structure immediately below the 2 on the image? (2 points) |
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| 4. Describe the lesion on the image (5 points) |
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5. What are the #1 and #2 prioritized differential diagnoses: be as specific as warranted (these 2 differentials should be different parts of the DAMN IT scheme) (10 points) |
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| 6. List 3 logical next steps to perform as part of the ultrasound examination of this cat, based specifically on the appearance of the lesion (15 points) a. b. c. |
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