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Question 11# Print Question

Which of the following is the most common etiology of splenic cysts worldwide?

A. Bacterial infection
B. Trauma
C. Parasitic infection
D. Congenital anomaly


Question 12# Print Question

Which of the following is an indication for surgical treatment of a splenic aneurysm?

A. Pregnancy
B. Size > 1.5 cm
C. History of thrombocytopenia
D. History of neutropenia


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A 45-year-old man presents to the emergency department with emesis of bright red blood. Laboratory results include HGB 10 g/dL, HCT 30%, platelets 300,000/mm3, international normalized ratio (INR) 1.0, aspartate transaminase (AST) 30 U/L, alanine transaminase (ALT) 45 U/L, and albumin 4.0 g/dL. After appropriate resuscitation he undergoes esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) which is notable for gastric varices. What is the appropriate treatment for his condition?

A. Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt
B. Variceal band ligation
C. Splenorenal shunt
D. Splenectomy


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Which of the following is NOT part of the triad seen with Felty syndrome?

A. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
B. Splenomegaly
C. Neutropenia
D. Thrombocytopenia


Question 15# Print Question

Which of the following is the most effective prevention strategy against OPSI?

A. Vaccination 2 weeks after splenectomy
B. Vaccination 2 weeks before splenectomy
C. Daily antibiotic prophylaxis
D. Carrying a reserve supply of antibiotics for selfadministration




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