1- PUD and Gastric CA Flashcards
Parietal cells produce what?
HCl, IF
Cheif cells secrete what?
Pepsinogen (converted to pepsin)
Mucous neck cells secrete what?
Thin, acidic mucous
Enteroendocrine cells secrete what?
Various hormones
G cells secrete gastrin
What do G cells secrete?
Gastrin
What are the 4 protective features of the stomach mucosa?
- Coated w/ bicarbonate-rich mucous
- Epithelial cells meet at tight junctions
- Stem cells (where gastric glands join gastric pits) replace damaged epithelial mucosal cells
- Production of prostaglandins (stimulate mucus & bicarb, ↑ blood flow → epithelial cell growth and inhibit acid secretion)
Pt presents with abd discomfort, bloating, belching and distention. What disease are you concerned about?
Dyspepsia
T or F: The cause of dyspepsia is unknown?
TRUE. Organic vs functional causes
35 y/o F pt presents with chronic sx of dyspepsia. She denies any weight loss, vomiting, hematemesis or rectal bleeding, or difficulty or pain with swallowing. PE is normal. Do you need to order an EGD?
No. EDG is only ordered if clinically significant weight loss, overt GI bleeding, 2+ alarm features, rapidly progressing red flags
The following are red flags for what medical condition? Unintentional weight loss, progressive dysphagia/odynophagia, unexplained iron deficiency anemia, persistent vomiting, palpable mass or lymphadenopathy, FHX of upper GI
Dyspepsia
It pt is ≥ 60 yrs old do you need to order an EGD if suspected dyspepsia?
Yes. Order EGD if 60+
If 60+ y/o pt presents with sx of dyspepsia but you can’t find any evidence of organic disease. How should you proceed?
Consider “functional dyspepsia & test for H. pylori
What is the tx for pt w/ dyspepsia that is H.pylori (+)
Treat/ eradicate
What is the tx for pt w/ dyspepsia that is H.pylori (-)
Treat w/ trial of PPI
If you tx pt w/ dyspepsia, but no resolution w/ medical therapy what should you consider?
EGD
What disease is characterized by a defect in gastric or duodenal mucosa that extends through the muscularis mucosa into the deeper layers of the wall?
PUD
If hostile factors in the stomach are > protective factors. What can result?
Ulcers formation
Does risk for PUD increase w/ age?
Yes
What PUD risk factor disrupts balance of mucosal aggressive & protective factors, ↑ risk for ulcer perforation?
Smoking
What PUD risk factor stimulates acid secretion, damages gastric mucosal barrier, ↑ risk of ulcer bleeding?
Alcohol
What PUD risk factor is due gene variations in proinflammatory cytokines & has increased risk if blood types O & A?
Genetic factors
What PUD risk factor generates toxin from food storage, possible protective effects from some foods?
Diet
What PUD risk factor increases gastric acid secretion and impairs endoscopic healing?
Psych factors (stress, depression)
What pathogen results in decreased gastric mucus and bicarb secretion?
H. pylori
What is the most common cause of PUD worldwide?
H. pylori
H. pylori predisposes pts to what?
Gastric CA
What are virulence factors of H. pylori? (4)
flagella, urease, adhesins, inflammation (G cells increase HCl)
How do NSAIDs contribute to PUD?
Inhibits COX → decreased PGE2 synthesis
Chronic NSAID abuse and concamitant use of what other medications is a RF for PUD?
Steroids, anticoagulants, aspirin SSRIs, alendronate
Pt presents with CC of upper abd pain/discomfort, hematemesis and fatigue. Further hx reveals 3 yr hx of dyspepsia sx w/ increasing episode of N/V and early satiety/ What disease are you concerned about?
Late stage PUD (other late stage sx inclue: melena and dyspnea)
The following are red flags for what medical condition? Bleeding, unexplained iron deficiency anemia, early satiety, unintentional weight loss, progressive dysphagia/odynophagia, acute onset of intense upper abd pain, persistent vomiting, FHX of upper GI
PUD
Gastric vs Duodenal Ulcers. Which will cause pain 30 min-1 hr postprandial?
Gastric
Gastric vs Duodenal Ulcers. Which will cause pain 2-3 hr postprandial?
Duodenal