Anus Appendix Peritoneum Flashcards

1
Q

Tumors of anal acanal above pectinate line are ___.

A

adenocarcinoma

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2
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Cancers of anal canal below pectinate line are?

A

Squamous Celll Carcinoma

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3
Q

How do hemorrhoids develop and present?

A

Secondary to persistently elevated venous pressure

Pain (mostly external hemorrhoids) and bright red rectal bleeding

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4
Q

What is a normal true diverticulum of the cecum?

A

Appendix

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5
Q

When does acute appendicitis occur?

A

Usually adolescents and young adults males slightly more than males

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6
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Acute appendicitis presentation?

A

N/V fever, mild left shift

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7
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What tumors can occur in appendix?

A

Carcinoid tumor
Adenomas and carcinomas
Mucinous neoplasms

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8
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Psuedomyxoma peritonei?

A

Syndrome of progressive intraperitoneal accumulation producing mucinous ascities related to mucin producing neoplasm

Caused by mucinous tumor of the appendix

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