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Chapter 5 - Pathology - Upper GI Tract Flashcards

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esophageal cancer

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-malignant tumor of the esophagus

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achalasia

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-failure of the lower esophagus sphincter (LES) muscle to relax

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esophageal varices

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-swollen, varicose veins at the lower end of the esophagus

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gastric cancer

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-malignant tumor of the stomach

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gastro esophageal reflux disease (GERD)

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-solids and fluids return to the mouth from the stomach

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hernia

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-protrusion of an organ or part through the tissues and muscles normally containing it

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peptic ulcer

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-open sore in the lining of the stomach or duodenum

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anal fistula

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-abnormal tube-like passageway near the anus

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colonic polyps

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polyps (benign growths) protrude from the mucous membrane of the colon

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colorectal cancer

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-adenocarcinoma of the colon or rectum or both

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Crohn disease (“Crohn’s”)

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-chronic inflammation of the intestinal tract

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diverticulosis

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-abnormal outpouchings (diverticula) in the intestinal wall of the colon

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dysentery

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-painful, inflamed intestines commonly caused by bacterial infection

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hemorrhoids

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-swollen, twisted varicose veins in the rectal region

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ileus

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-loss of peristalsis with resulting obstruction of the intestines

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inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)

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  • inflammation of the colon and small intestine

- Crohns and ulcerative colitis are types of IBD

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intussusception

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-telescoping of the intestines

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irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

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-group of GI symptoms (abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea, constipation) but without abnormalities in the intestines

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ulcerative colitis

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-chronic inflammation of the colon with presence of ulcers

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volvulus

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-twisting of the intestine on itself

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