Abdominal ultrasound unknown 1
Publication Date: 2009-09-11
Findings
This is an ultrasound of the abdomen. The view is transverse. Turn on the annotations by clicking on the "Annotations" button on the right. The structure labeled "1" is the right kidney.
- Can you identify the structure highlighted by the arrow?Inferior vena cava
Correct! The IVC runs medial to the right kidney.Superior vena cava
Incorrect. If you are able to visualize the kidney at this level, it is too low to see the superior vena cava. Try again!Aorta
Incorrect. The aorta lies on the left side of the body. This is likely another vascular structure. Try again!Gallbladder
Incorrect. Try again!