CIS: GI Correlations

Question 1

Which of the following is the classic location for a gastric ulcer?

A. Greater curvature

B. Lesser curvature

C. Pylorus

D. Proximal duodenum

Answer 1

Lesser curvature

NOTE: location for duodenal ulcer is proximal duodenum

Question 2

Which of the following is most likely the cuase if there progressive difficulty swolling both liquids and solid foods?

A. Schatki ring

B. Esophageal Cancer

C. Eosinphilic esophagitis

D. Achalasia

Answer 2

Achalasia

NOTE: the other options were mechanical obstructions, while achalasia is the only option that was a motility disorder

Question 3

You note the patient’s stool could be described as “melena”, indicating an UGIB. Which of the following would constitute an UGIB?

A. Any bleed originating distal to the ligament of Treitz

B. Jejunum, ileum, colon, rectum

C. Any bleed originating proximal to the ligament of Treitz

D. Esophagus, stomach, duodenum, jejunum

Answer 3

Any bleed originating proximal to the ligament of Treitz

Esophagus, Stomach, Duodenum