010815 esophagus and stomach clinical correlates Flashcards
1
Q
squamous cell carcinoma of esophagus involves what cells
A
carcinogenesis of basal cells
2
Q
heartburn suggests
A
reflux of gastric contents
3
Q
dysphagia suggests
A
obstruction
or deranged motor function
4
Q
odynophagia suggests
A
inflammation and ulceration of mucosa
5
Q
hematemesis suggests
A
ulceration of mucosal tear, varices
6
Q
congenital anomalies in esophagus
A
ectopic tissue (gastric, pancreatic)
duplication cysts
atresias and fistulas (tracheoesophageal fistula)
7
Q
vomiting coming on without warning
A
suggests it’s not retching (b/c retching would require effort)
it’s just regurgitation
