01/03 Flashcards
1
Q
What are risk factors for gallstones?
A
Increasing age FH Sudden weight loss Crohn's Diabetes COCP Terminal ileal resection-this is where bile salts are absorbed
2
Q
What are features of haematochromatosis?
A
Raised iron
Raised ferritin saturation
Decreased TIBC
3
Q
What is a presenting feature of hypomagnesia?
A
Muscle aches
4
Q
What cancer does coeliac disease predispose patients to?
A
T cell lymphoma
Increased risk if poor adherence to gluten free diet or late age at diagnosis
Weight loss
Diarrhoea
5
Q
What does anti-Hbs positive combined with anti Hbc positive mean?
A
Previous infection of HepB
Not a carrier
6
Q
What cancers does HNPCC increase the risk of?
A
Colon cancer
Endometrial cancer
Pancreatic Cancer
7
Q
What type of anaemia is present in coeliac disease?
A
Normocytic anaemia
Often B12,folate and iron deficient so it balances out
