In situation of splenomegaly, which is the mark of spleen palpation? A: splenic notch B: hilum of spleen C: gastrosplenic ligament D: splenorenal ligament E: phrenicocolic ligament
In situation of splenomegaly, which is the mark of spleen palpation? A: splenic notch B: hilum of spleen C: gastrosplenic ligament D: splenorenal ligament E: phrenicocolic ligament
About the spleen, the right description is (). A: it is situated in the left lower part of thoracic cavity B: its long axis is in the line of the 10th rib C: it is palpable below the left costal arch D: there are splenic notches on its anterior extremity E: the hilum of spleen lies on the diaphragmatic surface
About the spleen, the right description is (). A: it is situated in the left lower part of thoracic cavity B: its long axis is in the line of the 10th rib C: it is palpable below the left costal arch D: there are splenic notches on its anterior extremity E: the hilum of spleen lies on the diaphragmatic surface
24. A 50-year-old man developed truncal obesity, back pain, and skin that bruises easily over the past 5 months. On physical examination, he is afebrile, and his blood pressure is 160/95 mm Hg. A chest radiograph shows an ill-defined, 4-cm mass involving the left hilum of the lung. Cytologic examination of bronchial washings from bronchoscopy shows round epithelial cells that have the appearance of lymphocytes but are larger. The patient is told that, although his disease is apparently localized to one side of the chest cavity, surgical treatment is unlikely to be curative. He also is advised to stop smoking. Which of the following neoplasms is most likely to be present in this patient?
24. A 50-year-old man developed truncal obesity, back pain, and skin that bruises easily over the past 5 months. On physical examination, he is afebrile, and his blood pressure is 160/95 mm Hg. A chest radiograph shows an ill-defined, 4-cm mass involving the left hilum of the lung. Cytologic examination of bronchial washings from bronchoscopy shows round epithelial cells that have the appearance of lymphocytes but are larger. The patient is told that, although his disease is apparently localized to one side of the chest cavity, surgical treatment is unlikely to be curative. He also is advised to stop smoking. Which of the following neoplasms is most likely to be present in this patient?