Gastrointestinal Flashcards
1
Q
what cell absorbs vitamin B12
A
M cell
2
Q
What conditions can cause a raised AFP of 300
A
Carcinoid syndrome Cirrhosis of the liver Colonic carcinoma with hepatic metastases Hepatoma Testicular teratoma
3
Q
Clinical features of whipples disease
A
Diarrhoea Abdominal pain Lymphadenopathy Fever Weight loss Arthritis
4
Q
Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome
A
Gastrin secreting tumour of the pancreas
5
Q
Diagnosis of Zollinger Ellison Syndrome
A
Secretin Injection: will induce marked increase in gastrin levels in all patients with a gastrinoma
6
Q
Triple Therapy for Peptic ulcer
A
PPI, Amoxycillin and clarithromycin
7
Q
Where is H pylori found?
A
Antrum of the stomach
8
Q
Which ulcer has a risk of malignancy
A
Gastric
9
Q
Reynolds pentad
A
Hypotension, confusion, RUQ pain, jaundice, fever
10
Q
Charcot’s Triad
A
RUQ pain, jaundice, Fever
11
Q
What does Charcot’s triad indicate
A
ascending cholangitis
