Which of the following are true regarding splenic abnormalities?
a) Polysplenia is associated with left-sided azygos continuation of an interrupted IVC
b) Gastrointestinal malrotation is associated with polysplenia
c) Asplenia is rarely associated with total anomalous pulmonary venous drainage
d) Duplex kidneys are seen in the majority of patients with asplenia
e) Howel-Jolly bodies in the peripheral blood arc a feature of asplenia
Here are the correct answers:
a) True: Polysplenia is associated with left-sided azygos continuation of an interrupted IVC.
b) True: Gastrointestinal malrotation is associated with polysplenia.
c) False: Asplenia is often associated with total anomalous pulmonary venous drainage (TAPVD).
d) False: Duplex kidneys are not typically seen in the majority of patients with asplenia.
e) True: Howel-Jolly bodies in the peripheral blood are a feature of asplenia.