Bootcamp GI lumen pathology Flashcards

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Reflux esophagitis is irritation caused by _

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Reflux esophagitis is irritation caused by gastroesophageal reflux

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Symptoms of reflux esophagitis include:

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Symptoms of reflux esophagitis include:
* Dysphagia
* Odynophagia (pain with swallowing)
* Heartburn
* Regurgitation
* Cough

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Endocopy of reflux esophagitis would show _ rings

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Endocopy of reflux esophagitis would show schatzki rings

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First line treatment for reflux esophagitis is _

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First line treatment for reflux esophagitis is proton pump inhibitors

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Barrett’s esophagus is an intestinal metaplasia of lower esophageal mucosa in response to _

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Barrett’s esophagus is an intestinal metaplasia of lower esophageal mucosa in response to acidic stress

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Barrett’s esophagus involves metaplasia of _ to _

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Barrett’s esophagus involves metaplasia of nonkeratinized stratified squamous epithelium to nonciliated columnar epithelium

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Barrett’s esophagus is characterized by an extension of the _ junction into esophageal mucosa

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Barrett’s esophagus is characterized by an extension of the squamocolumnar junction (Z junction) into esophageal mucosa

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The danger of barrett’s esophagus is that it can progress into _

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The danger of barrett’s esophagus is that it can progress into adenocarcinoma

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_ is a malignant esophageal cancer that affects the lower 1/3 of the esophagus

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Adenocarcinoma is a malignant esophageal cancer that affects the lower 1/3 of the esophagus

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_ is a malignant esophageal cancer that affects the upper 2/3 of the esophagus

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Squamous cell carcinoma is a malignant esophageal cancer that affects the upper 2/3 of the esophagus

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Adenocarcinoma originates from _ cells

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Adenocarcinoma originates from glandular cells

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The most common esophageal carcinoma in the US is _

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The most common esophageal carcinoma in the US is adenocarcinoma

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Adenocarcinoma is often asymptomatic early on, but later causes progressive _

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Adenocarcinoma is often asymptomatic early on, but later causes progressive dysphagia
* Solids –> liquids dysphagia

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The risk factors of adenocarcinoma include _ ; recall that it is the most common esophageal carcinoma in the US

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Risk factors of adenocarcinoma:
* Chronic GERD
* Barrett’s esophagus
* Obesity
* Smoking
* Achalasia (regurgitation)

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Barium swallow test of adenocarcinoma will show _

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Barium swallow test of adenocarcinoma will show “apple core esophagus”

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Squamous cell carcinoma originates from _ cells

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Squamous cell carcinoma originates from epithelial cells

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Squamous cell carcinoma (esophagus) will show _ on histopathology

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Squamous cell carcinoma (esophagus) will show keratin pearls on histopathology

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The most common esophageal carcinoma worldwide is _

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The most common esophageal carcinoma worldwide is squamous cell carcinoma

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Risk factors of squamous cell carcinoma include:

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Risk factors of squamous cell carcinoma include:
* Alcohol
* Hot liquids
* Smoking
* Caustic ingestion

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_ is a risk factor for squamous cell carcinoma which involves dysphagia, esophageal webs, and IDA

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Plummer-Vinson syndrome is a risk factor for squamous cell carcinoma which involves dysphagia, esophageal webs, and IDA

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Acute gastritis involves acidic damage of the _

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Acute gastritis involves acidic damage of the gastric mucosa –> erosion

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Risk factors for acute gastritis include:

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Risk factors for acute gastritis include (3):
1. Alcohol
2. NSAIDs
3. Physiologic stress

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Chronic gastritis, aka persistent irritation of the gastric mucosa is often caused by _ or _

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Chronic gastritis, aka persistent irritation of the gastric mucosa is often caused by autoimmunity or H. pylori

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Chronic gastritis is a risk factor for the development of _

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Chronic gastritis is a risk factor for the development of MALT lymphoma

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Gastric ulcers are most commonly found on the (greater/lesser) curvature of the stomach

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Gastric ulcers are most commonly found on the lesser curvature of the stomach

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Benign peptic ulcers tend to be _ size and _ shape

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Benign peptic ulcers tend to be < 3 cm and sharply demarcated

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Malignant peptic ulcers tend to be _ size and _ shape

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Malignant peptic ulcers tend to be > 3 cm and have irregular heaped up margins

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Peptic ulcers usually present as _

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Peptic ulcers usually present as epigastric pain that worsens with meals –> weight loss

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Hemorrhage can be associated with peptic ulcers from a _ artery bleed

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Hemorrhage can be associated with peptic ulcers from a left gastric artery bleed

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The most common cause of gastric ulcers is _

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The most common cause of gastric ulcers is H. pylori

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H. pylori has a toxin called _ that functions to _

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H. pylori has a toxin called CagA that functions to break down mucus barrier

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H. pylori produces _ so we can use a _ breath test to diagnose it

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H. pylori produces proteases/ureases so we can use a urease breath test to diagnose it

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Triple therapy for H. pylori

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Triple therapy for H. pylori:
1. Amoxicillin
2. Clarithromycin
3. PPI

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If triple therapy does not work or the patient has a drug allergy, we can use a quadruple therapy for H. pylori:

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Quadruple therapy:
1. Bismuth
2. Tetracycline
3. Metronidazole
4. PPI

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NSAIDs are a risk factor for peptic ulcers because they decrease _ production

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NSAIDs are a risk factor for peptic ulcers because they decrease prostaglandin (PGE2) production

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_ ulcers are gastric ulcers that can result from severe burns leading to hypovolemia and mucosal ischemia

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Curling ulcers are gastric ulcers that can result from severe burns leading to hypovolemia and mucosal ischemia

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Curling ulcers are caused by _

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Curling ulcers are caused by severe burns

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Cushing ulcers are caused by _

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Cushing ulcers are caused by CNS injury

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CNS injury that leads to increased intracranial pressure and increased vagal stimulation can result in increased _ and _

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CNS injury that leads to increased intracranial pressure and increased vagal stimulation can result in increased ACh and increased gastric acid production

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Epigastric pain that worsens with meals is more likely to be a (peptic/duodenal) ulcer

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Epigastric pain that worsens with meals is more likely to be a peptic ulcer

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The most common cause of duodenal ulcers is _

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The most common cause of duodenal ulcers is H. pylori

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Duodenal ulcers are mostly caused by H. pylori but can also result from _

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Duodenal ulcers are mostly caused by H. pylori but can also result from zollinger-ellison syndrome

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Duodenal ulcers most commonly present as _

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Duodenal ulcers most commonly present as epigastric pain that improves with meals

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Duodenal ulcers might be associated with/lead to (weight loss/ weight gain)

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Duodenal ulcers might be associated with/ lead to weight gain because the epigastric pain improves after meals

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Duodenal ulcers may cause hemorrhage due to bleeding from the _ artery

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Duodenal ulcers (posterior) may cause hemorrhage due to bleeding from the gastroduodenal artery

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Perforation of an anterior duodenal ulcer may cause reffered pain in the _

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Perforation of an anterior duodenal ulcer may cause reffered pain in the shoulder from pneumoperitoneum

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H.pylori remains on top of the _ layer

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H.pylori remains on top of the mucosal layer, it does not go down into it

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Acute gastritis involes erosion of the gastric mucosa that does not cross the _

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Acute gastritis involes erosion of the gastric mucosa that does not cross the basement membrane

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H. pylori causes ulcers that (do/ do not) penetrate the basement membrane

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H. pylori causes ulcers that do penetrate the basement membrane

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GERD is reflux of stomach acid in the esophagus due to _

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GERD is reflux of stomach acid in the esophagus due to decreased lower esophageal sphincter tone

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GERD pain may be characterized by _ that is worse when _

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GERD pain may be characterized by retrosternal burning that is worse when supine or post-prandial

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Chronic GERD can cause Barrett’s esophagus, _ or _

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Chronic GERD can cause Barrett’s esophagus, ulcerations or strictures

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Risk factors for GERD include:

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Risk factors for GERD include:
obesity, smoking, alcohol, caffeine, hiatal hernia

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Patients with celiac disease produce antibodies against _ (component of wheat and grain)

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Patients with celiac disease produce antibodies against gliadin, peptide chain of gluten

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_ cells mediate the destruction of small bowel villi in celiac disease

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CD4+ cells mediate the destruction of small bowel villi in celiac disease

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Explain the pathogenesis of celiac disease

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  1. Enterocytes absorb gliadin –> lamina propria
  2. Macrophages absorb and present deaminated gliadin to helper T cells
  3. CD4+ T cells mediate destruction of villi (IFN-gamma, TNF)
  4. B cells start making antibodies against gliadin and tissue transglutaminase
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Celiac disease primarily affects _ and _ regions of bowel

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Celiac disease primarily affects distal duodenum and proximal jejunum

58
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Celiac disease may present with what clincial signs?

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  1. Chronic steatorrhea
  2. Bloating
  3. Failure to thrive (children)
  4. Signs of malabsorption
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Celiac disease may present with _ skin manifestation

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Celiac disease may present with dermatitis herpetiformis
* Papular, pustular, erythematous lesion
* Caused by IgA deposition

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Anti-gliadin IgA antibodies made in celiac disease can cross react with _

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Anti-gliadin IgA antibodies made in celiac disease can cross react with transglutaminase
* Dermatitis herpetiformis (from IgA deposition)
* IgA deficiency

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Histology for celiac disease is characterized by _

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Histology for celiac disease is characterized by:
* Villous atrophy
* Crypt hyperplasia
* Intraepithelial lymphocytes

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Celiac disease patients will have IgA antibodies against _ and _

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Celiac disease patients will have IgA antibodies against gliadin and tTG
* Also anti endomysium antibodies

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Celiac disease patients can start to become IgA deficient and start to make _ autoantibodies

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Celiac disease patients can start to become IgA deficient and start to make IgG autoantibodies

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(Lactose intolerance/ Celiac disease) will have an abnormal D-xylose test

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Celiac disease will have an abnormal D-xylose test
* Decreased urinary excretion due to GI mucosal damage

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Lactose intolerance can be suspected with a positive _ breath test

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Lactose intolerance can be suspected with a positive lactose hydrogen breath test

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Lactase is an enzyme produced by _ that normally breaks lactose into _ and _

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Lactase is an enzyme produced by brush border enterocytes that normally breaks lactose into galactose and glucose

67
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What causes the gas and diarrhea in lactose intolerance?

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Lactose isnt broken down –> gets fermented by gut bacteria –> gas and fatty acids produced –> lactose and fatty acids pull water into the lumen

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Celiac disease is associated with HLA markers _ and _

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Celiac disease is associated with HLA markers HLA-DQ2 and HLA-DQ8

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Wipple disease is an infection with _ that causes malabsorption

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Wipple disease is an infection with Tropheryma whipplei that causes malabsorption

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Histology for whipple disease shows _ macrophages with _ + granules

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Histology for whipple disease shows foamy macrophages with PAS + granules
* These foamy macrophages end up compressing lacteals –> malabsorption

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The clinical presentation of whipple disease is:

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The clinical presentation of whipple disease is:
* Tan skin (inc POMC, MSH)
* Cardiac sx, arthralgias, neuro sx

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Tropical sprue can cause decreased mucosal absorption in the duodenum/jejunum and lead to _ anemia

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Tropical sprue can cause decreased mucosal absorption in the duodenum/jejunum and lead to macrocytic anemia (B9, B12)
* Abnormal D-xylose (looks similar to celiac sprue) except negative for antibodies

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_ is the telescoping of a proximal bowel into a distal segment

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Intussusception is the telescoping of a proximal bowel into a distal segment
* Most common at ileocecal valve

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Intussusception causes _ stools

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Intussusception causes currant jelly stools
* Blood supply to the bowel gets trapped, injured, bleeds
* Recall that mesenteric ishemia is also associated with currant jelly stools

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In children, intussusception is most commonly a result of _ or _

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In children, intussusception is most commonly a result of meckel diverticulum or recent virus or vaccine (rotavirus)

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A sausage-like RLQ mass, cyclical colicky abdominal pain, vomiting, and bloody stools are concerning signs for _

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A sausage-like RLQ mass, cyclical colicky abdominal pain, vomiting, and bloody stools are concerning signs for intussusception

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The best imaging for intussusception is ultrasound which will show _ sign

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The best imaging for intussusception is ultrasound which will show bullseye sign

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Carcinoid tumors arise from _ cells ; and secrete _

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Carcinoid tumors arise from neuroendocrine cells ; and secrete 5-HT (serotonin)

79
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A carcinoid tumor that is isolated to the small intestine is likely to be asymptomatic; why?

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5-HT undergoes first pass metabolism and enzymatic breakdown by MAO in liver and lung –> if it reaches systemic circulation then it causes symptoms

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Carcinoid syndrome:

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Carcinoid syndrome:
* Bronchospasms
* Flushing
* Diarrhea
* Right sided heart disease

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Carcinoid syndrome is associated with right sided heart disease and excludes the left because _

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Carcinoid syndrome is associated with right sided heart disease and excludes the left because liver –> IVC –> right heart –> lungs (MAO)

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Carcinoid syndrome is associated with _ vitamin deficiency

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Carcinoid syndrome is associated with niacin deficiency –> pellagra (tryptophan makes serotonin and niacin)

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Carcinoid tumors will show _ on histology

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Carcinoid tumors will show rosettes and granules positive for chromogranin A + synaptophysin

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Carcinoid tumor may be identified via an increase in urinary _

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Carcinoid tumor may be identified via an increase in urinary 5-HIAA

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_ is a rare gastrin secreting neuroendocrine tumor of the duodenum or pancreas

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Zollinger-Ellison syndrome is a rare gastrin secreting neuroendocrine tumor of the duodenum or pancreas
* It is a neuroendocrine tumor

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Zollinger-Ellison –> ulcers; explain

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HIGH gastrin –> high acid –> gastric, duodenal, jejunal ulcers

87
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H. pylori and ZE syndrome can both cause gastric and duodenal ulcers; however only _ tends to cause jejunal ulcers

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H. pylori and ZE syndrome can both cause gastric and duodenal ulcers; however only ZE syndrome tends to cause jejunal ulcers

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How will ZE syndrome present clinically?

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  • Epigastric and abdominal pain (similar to GERD)
  • Acid reflux, N/V, weight loss
  • Steatorrhea, malabsorption
  • Gastrointestinal bleeding and melena
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Why does ZE syndrome cause malabsorption?

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Pancreatic enzymes need a higher pH to remain active; they get inactivated in extreme acidity of ZE

90
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ZE syndrome is managed with _ or _

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ZE syndrome is managed with PPIs or octreotide

91
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How does edema occur in a SBO?

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Mesentery supplying blood to the intestine gets kinked –> edema –> bowel loops strangulate –> ischemia, necrosis, gangrene

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Appendicitis etiology is not clear; however it is thought to be caused by _

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Appendicitis etiology is not clear; however it is thought to be caused by obstruction (fecalith, seeds, lymphoid hyperplasia, pinworm)

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The mcc of appendicitis in adults is obstruction from _

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The mcc of appendicitis in adults is obstruction from fecalith (hardened stool)

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The mcc of appendicitis in children is obstruction from _

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The mcc of appendicitis in children is obstruction from lymphoid hyperplasia

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Appendicitis begins as _ pain that eventually localizes to the _

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Appendicitis begins as periumbilical pain that eventually localizes to the RLQ

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_ is a landmark of appendicitis; it is located _

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McBurney’s point is a landmark of appendicitis; it is located 1/3 between ASIS and umbilicus

97
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Clinical presentation of appendicitis:

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Clinical presentation of appendicitis:
* Guarding, rigidity
* N/V
* Fever
* Rebound tenderness
* Leukocytosis, neutrophilia

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_ sign is pain on passive flexion and internal rotation of the right hip (appendicitis)

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Obturator sign is pain on passive flexion and internal rotation of the right hip (appendicitis)

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_ sign is pain on passive extension of the R hip

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Psoas sign is pain on passive extension of the R hip

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_ sign is pain in RLQ upon palpation of LLQ (appendicitis)

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Rovsing sign is pain in RLQ upon palpation of LLQ (appendicitis)

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The most common gastric cancer is _

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The most common gastric cancer is gastric adenocarcinoma

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Gastric adenocarcinoma most commonly occurs in _ region of the stomach

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Gastric adenocarcinoma most commonly occurs in lesser curvature of the stomach

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A key risk factor of intestinal gastric adenocarcinoma is _

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A key risk factor of intestinal gastric adenocarcinoma is H. pylori
* Chronic gastritis is a risk factor

104
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Symptoms of gastric adenocarcinoma include:

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Symptoms of gastric adenocarcinoma include:
* Weight loss
* Early satiety
* Fatigue
* Abdominal pain

105
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Two skin manifestations of gastric adenocarcinoma include _ and _

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Two skin manifestations of gastric adenocarcinoma include sudden onset seborrheic keratoses (leser tretlat sign) and acanthosis nigricans

106
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There are two forms of gastric adenocarcinoma _ and _

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There are two forms of gastric adenocarcinoma intestinal and diffuse

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(Intestinal/Diffuse) gastric adenocarcinoma is highly metastatic and associated with a poor prognosis

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Diffuse gastric adenocarcinoma is highly metastatic and associated with a poor prognosis

108
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(Intestinal/Diffuse) gastric adenocarcinoma leads to a thickened and leathery stomach wall

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Diffuse gastric adenocarcinoma leads to a thickened and leathery stomach wall; linitis plastica

109
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Diffuse gastric adenocarcinoma has unique _ cells

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Diffuse gastric adenocarcinoma has unique signet ring cells
* Mucin filled cells with peripheral nuclei