MT 1 Highlighted Flashcards
(66 cards)
Odynophagia =
painful swallowing
Dysphagia =
difficulty swallowing
Flowing dysostosis/calcification T2-T6 w/ back pain =
DISH
Uncoordinated esophageal contractions =
DES
Dysphagia to solids and liquids + regurg of food & halitosis =
Zenker’s diverticulum
Inflammation of lymph nodes causes what type of diverticula?
Traction
Achalasia is assoc with?
Esophageal stricture
Apple core appearance caused by?
Neoplasia/tumor
1o risk factor for squamous cell esophageal cancer =
Smoking + alcohol
Barrett’s esophagus more likely to lead to?
Adenocarcinoma
Triggers for GERD: lying down, smoking, tight clothing, obesity
(all of the above)
Pt c/o chest pain radiating down arm, acidic taste in mouth =
GERD (not angina)
Motility disorder w/ failure of LES to relax =
Achalasia
Chagas Dz caused by?
T. cruzi
Bird’s beak deformity seen with?
Achalasia
Dz that gets worse w/ stress and temperature, better w/ rest =
Myasthenia Gravis
Pt most likely to get thymectomy with?
Myasthenia Gravis (MG causes thymoma); other options: hyperthyroid, hypothyroid, hyperparathyroid
MuSK protein associated with?
Myasthenia Gravis (not scleroderma)
Dz causing hardening/calcification/scarring of organs =
Scleroderma
Resorption of distal tufts, calcification of fingers, restricted joint movt =
Scleroderma
“T” in CREST =
Telangiectasis
“HIPAA” stands for:
Health, Insurance, Portability and Accountability Act
Raynaud’s with no underlying dz =
Raynaud’s Disease (not phenomenon)
Alcoholic liver dz/cirrhosis is common cause of =
Esophageal varices