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what ulcer develops in areas of chronic inflammation such as burn sites or varicose ulcers
marjolins ulcer
what are the features of an SCC
an ulcerated lesion with an everted edge
sun exposed areas of the body
pre lesion is actinic keratosis
what are the features of hep c
mode of transmission is blood and bodily fluids
can be sexually transmitted but rare
chronic infection occurs in 75%
chronic liver disease occurs in half
responds well to treatment with antivirals
may cause hepatocellular carcinoma
has an RNA genome
what type of arthritis can cause atlanto axial subluxation
ankylosing spondylitis
where is vitamin D absorbed
jejunem and ileum
what are the symptoms of pelvic inflammatory disease
lower abdominal pain abnormal vaginal discharge intermenstrual bleeding post coital bleeding dysuria deep dyspareunia (pain during sex) fever
what is Necrobiosis lipoidica diabeticorum
a shiny red irregular lesion on the shin due to type one diabetes
what are the features of diabetic autonomic neuropathy
diabetic diarrhoea bladder dysfunction abnormal cardiovascular reflexes unexplained persistant vomiting sweating during meals impotence postural hypotension
what is the most common cause of peptic ulcers
gastric acid and pepsin
where are peptic ulcers most commonly found
80% in duodenum and 20 % in stomach
what is the most common cause of upper GI haemorrhage
gastritis
what bacteria is usually associated with gastric ulcers
h pylori
what visual defect does retinitis pigmentosa cause
tunnel vision
what visual defect would internal capsular infarction cause
homonymous hemianopia
due to damage to the optic radiation
additionally: contralateral hemiparesis
what visual defect would a temporal lobe tumour cause
superior homonymous quadranntanopia
additionally: wernickes dysphasia and upper quadrantic field defects
