Ch 10.3-10.8 GI Pathology Flashcards
Tracheoesophageal fistula is a __ defect resulting in a connection btwn the __ and __. Most common variant consists of proximal/distal __ with the proximal/distal __ arising from the trachea. Present with these 4 symptoms.
congenital; esophagus; trachea; proximal esophageal atresia; distal esophagus; 1) vomiting (food can’t go to stomach); 2) polyhydramnios (can’t swallow amniotic fluid); 3) abdominal distension (air goes in to stomach); 4) aspiration (stomach contents go in to trachea)
Esophageal web is a thin __ of __, most often in the upper/lower esophagus. Presents with __ for poorly chewed food. Increased risk for esophageal __. Seen in __ syndrome.
protrusion; esophageal mucosa; upper; dysphagia (it’s like an obstruction); squamous cell carcinoma; Plummer-Vinson
Plummer Vinson syndrome is characterized by these 3 symptoms.
1) iron deficiency anemia; 2) esophageal web; 3) beefy-red tongue due to atrophic glossitis (atrophy of mucosa reveals red bv’s)
Zenker diverticulum is a ___ of __ through a congenital/acquired defect in the __ (true/false diverticulum). It arises above/below the __ at the junction of the __ and __. Presents with these 3 symptoms.
outpouching; pharyngeal mucosa; acquired; muscular wall (instead of through the lumen like in esophageal web); false; above; esophageal sphincter; esophagus; pharynx; 1) dysphagia; 2) obstruction; 3) halitosis
Mallory-Weiss syndrome is a __ of __ at the __ junction. Caused by severe __, usually due to __ or __. Presents with painless/painful __. Risk of __ syndrome.
longitudinal laceration; mucosa; GE; vomiting; alcoholism; bulimia; painful; hematemesis; Boerhaave syndrome (“boer” through the esophagus)
Boerhaave syndrome is a __ of the esophagus leading to __ in the __ and __.
rupture; air; mediastinum; subcutaneous emphysema (air bubble beneath the skin - can hear crackling noise when press them) “boer” through the esophagus
Esophageal varices are ___ in the upper/lower esophagus. Arise secondary to __. Most esophageal blood drains via the __ into the __. Proximal/distal esophageal vein normally drains into the __ via the __ vein.
dilated submucosal veins; lower; portal hypertension; azygos vein; SVC; distal; portal vein; left gastric vein
In portal hypertension, the __ vein backs up into the __ vein resulting in dilation (esophageal varices). Asymptomatic/symptomatic, and risk of __ exists. Presents with painless/painful __.
left gastric; esophageal vein; asymptomatic; rupture; painless hematemesis (these pts also have coagulopathy since liver isn’t functioning properly)
What is the most common cause of death in patients with cirrhosis?
esophageal varices rupture
Achalasia is disordered __ with inability to __ the __. It is due to damaged __ cells in the ___. Name 5 clinical features
esophageal motility; relax; lower esophageal sphincter; ganglion; myenteric plexus; 1) dysphagia for solids/liquids; 2) putrid breath; 3) high LES pressure on esophageal manometry; 4) ‘bird beak’ sign on barium swallow study (pictured); 5) inc risk for SqCC

___ is due to damaged ganglion cells in the myenteric plexus. Ganglion cells of the myenteric plexus are located btwn the __ and __ layers of the __ of the esophagus and are important for regulating __ and relaxing __. Damage to ganglion cells can be __ or 2ndary to a known insult (e.g.__)
achalasia; inner circular; outer longitudinal; muscularis propria; bowel motility; LES (lower esoph sphincter); idiopathic; Trypanosoma cruzi infxn in Chagas disease
GERD is __ of __ from the __ due increased/reduced LES tone. Name 6 risk factors
reflux of acid; stomach; reduced; 1) alcohol; 2) tobacco; 3) obesity; 4) fat-rich diet; 5) caffeine; 6) hiatal hernia (cardia of stomach herniates in to esophagus)
Name 4 clinical features of gastroesophageal reflux disease
1) heartburn (mimics cardiac chest pain); 2) asthma (adult-onset) and cough; 3) damage to enamel of teeth; 4) ulceration w/stricture and Barrett esophagus are late complications (ulcerations is knock out of mucosa, leading to fibrosis to heal, and ultimate narrowing of lumen)
Barrett esophagus is __ of the upper/lower esophageal __ from __ epithelium to __ epithlieum with __. Seen in __% of pts with GERD. It is a response of upper/lower esophageal stem cells to __. May progress to __ and __.
metaplasia; lower; mucosa; non-keratinizing squamous; non-ciliated columnar; goblet cells; 10%; lower; acidic stress; dysplasia; adenocarcinoma

Esophageal carcinoma can be sub classified as __ or __. __ is the most common type of esophageal carcinoma in the West. __ is the most common type worldwide.
adenocarcinoma; squamous cell carcinoma; adenocarcinoma; squamous cell carcinoma
Adenocarcinoma of the esophagus is a benign/malignant proliferation of __. It arises from __, and usually involves the upper/middle/lower third of the esophagus.
malignant; glands; preexisting Barrett esophagus; lower
Squamous cell carcinoma is a benign/malignant proliferation of __ cells. Usually arises in upper/middle/lower third of the esophagus. Major risk factors are related to __. Name 5 and most common
malignant; squamous; upper or middle; irritation; 1) alcohol and tobacco (MCC); 2) very hot tea; 3) achalasia; 4) esophageal web (Plummer Vinson syndrome); 5) esophageal injury (e.g. lye ingestion). 3/4 due to rotting food irritating mucosa
Esopahgeal carcinoma presents early/late (good/poor prognosis). Name 4 symptoms. Squamous cell carcinoma may additionally present with __ (__ involvement) and __ (__involvement)
late; poor; 1) progressive dysphagia (solids to liquids); 2) weight loss; 3) pain; 4) hematemesis; hoarse voice; recurrent laryngeal nerve involvement; cough; tracheal
In esophageal carcinoma location of lymph node spread depends on level of the esophagus that is involved. 1) Upper 1/3; 2) Middle 1/3; 3) Lower 1/3
1) cervical nodes 2) mediastinal or tracheobronchial nodes 3) celiac and gastric nodes
Name 9 pathologies of the esophagus
1) tracheoesophageal fistula; 2) esophageal web; 3) zenker diverticulum; 4) mallory-weiss syndrome; 5) esophageal varices; 6) achalasia; 7) GERD; 8) barrett esophagus; 9) esophageal carcinoma
Which esophageal disorder is caused by Chagas disease? portal hypertension? part of Plummer Vinson syndrome? Risk of developing Boerhaave syndrome? A congenital defect?
achalasia; varices; Plummer Vinson: esophageal web; mallory-weiss; congenital: tracheoesophageal fistula
Gastroschisis is a __ malformation of the __ leading to exposure of __.
congenital; anterior abdominal wall; abdominal contents

Omphalocele is a persistent __ of __ into __. Due to failure of __ to return to the __ during development. Contents are covered by __ and __ of the __.
herniation; bowel; umbilical cord; herniated intestines; body cavity; peritoneum; amnion; umbilical cord

Pyloric stenosis is congenital/acquired __ of ___. More common in females/males. Classically presents __ after __ with these 3 symptoms. Treatment is ___.
congenital; hypertrophy; pyloric smooth muscle; males; 2 wks; birth; 1) projectile non-bilious vomiting; 2) visible peristalsis; 3) olive-like mass in the abdomen; myotomy






















