Abdominal Flashcards
1
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Hyperpigmented macules in the mouth?
A
Peutz-jeghers syndrome (polyps in GI tract)
2
Q
Further assessments and investigations at the end of an abdominal exam?
A
- check hernial orifices
- Perform a digital rectal exam
- External genitalia exam
3
Q
Stigmata of chronic liver disease?
A
- Clubbing
- Leukonychia
- palmar erythema
- Spider naevi
- Gynaecomastia
- loss of axillary hair
- Hepatomegaly
4
Q
Signs of decompensated liver disease?
A
- Asterixis
- Icterus
- Ascites
5
Q
Signs of portal hypertension?
A
- Distended abdominal veins
- Splenomegaly
6
Q
Investigations into unknown cause of chronic liver disease?
A
- Tests of synthetic function of liver: albumin, prothrombin time
- Investigations for hepatocellular damage: LFTs
- Hep B and C serology
- FBC - thrombocytopenia in hyeprspelnism
7
Q
Investigations into unknown cause of nephrotic syndrome?
A
- Urine dipstick (screen for protinuria)
- Urine protein:creatinine ration or 24hr unripe protein collection
- Fasting plasma glucose + Hba1c
- Autoantibody screening
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