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clin med- first two lectures Flashcards

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DiverticulOSIS

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the presence of diverticula (sac like protrusion of colon wall)

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Diverticulosis

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prev increases w age
usually SIGMOID colon

often No sx, discovered incidentally

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Worsening factors of Diverticulosis

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Weak points in wall, vasa recta penetrate

Low fiber diet –> constipation –> increase pressure –> herniation

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Diverticulosis sx (if present, usually not)

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Abd cramp, constipation, diarrhea, bloating

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DiverticulOSIS
Labs/imaging
Tx

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Labs/image: none

Tx: High FIBER (and water)

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Diverticulitis

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ACUTE, symptomatic episode d/t inflammation of diverticula

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Pathophys of DiverticulITIS

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impaction obstructs the neck of diverticulum OR increased pressure —> erosion of wall –> inflammation and necrosis –> Perforation

(Micro vs Macro perforation)

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Free air/peritonitis

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result of Diverticulitis

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Subtypes of Diverticulitis

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Uncomplicated

Complicated: abscess, fistula, obstruction, perforation

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ACUTE diverticulitis sx

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Progressive, steady, ACHING pain (LLQ)
Fever/chills

maybe the following: n/v, change bowel habits, urinary sx,

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Rectal/ Pelvic exam in Diverticulitis

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Rectal may reveal mass or tender (GET STOOL GUIAIC)

Perform pelvic on women

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Acute Diverticulitis labs

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CBC: might show Leukocytosis

Also order: CMP, amylase, lipase, UA/culture, preg test, stool study (if diarrhea), stool occult

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Imaging Test of choice for Diverticulitis

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CT WITH contrast

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CT (with contrast) of Diverticulitis will show

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Wall thickening/fat stranding

Colonic diverticula

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If worried about obstruction or perforation, can also order

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X Ray (abd or CXR)

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CONTRA tests in Diverticulitis

do NOT order these

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Colonoscopy/flex sigmoid (could cause Perf)

Barium Enema (could worsen inflammation if Perf present)

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Acute UNCOMPLICATED Diverticulitis tx

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Gram neg/Anaerobic coverage x7-10d

Close F/u in 2 days

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Acceptable regimens for Acute UNCOMPLICATED diverticulitis

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Metronidazole + Cipro
Metronidazole + Bactrim
Augmentin, OR
Moxifloxacin

Gram neg/ Anaerobic

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Acute Diverticulitis INPATIENT tx

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NPO
IVF
Analgesics
IV abx (transition to PO to complete total of 10-14d)
GI, surgery, consult

Repeat imaging IF not improving in 2-3 d of abx

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When to refer Acute diverticulitis to surgery

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  • Perforation with peritonitis
  • Worsen or fail to improve within 3d of meds
  • Complicated case
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Acute diverticulitis Long term tx

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High fiber (once acute episode resolved)

Colonoscopy 6-8 wks later (r/o CA or IBD)

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Diverticular bleeding is common cause of

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OVERT lower GI bleeding

Usually resolved spont

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Which side of colon is usually involved with Diverticular bleeding?

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RIGHT side

diverticulum are wider and vasa recta more exposed here

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Clinical sx of diverticular bleeding

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PAINLESS hematochezia (fresh blood in stool)
Blood on rectal exam

May have bloating, cramping, TTP

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Imp thing to do with diverticular bleeding

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Once resuscitation complete, LOCATE source of bleeding w/ flex sig/ colonoscopy

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Tx for diverticular bleeding

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USUALLY resolves on its own

Main goal: maintain blood volume (transfuse prn)

Tx of bleeding site prn: Endoscopic, Angiographic, +/- surgery

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Flat polyp

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Sessile

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Hyperplastic polyp

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Non-CA
completely benign
Usually distal colon

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Pseudopolyp

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Non-CA
Inflammatory

usually d/t IBD

30
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Adenoma

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Neoplastic, “Pre-CA”

31
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Adenoma subtypes

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Tubular adenoma- most common
Tubulovillous adenoma
Villous adenoma

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Sessile serrated polyps

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emerging type of Pre-CA
Usually R side colon
Flat, few surface blood vess
difficult to see

33
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70% of Colorectal CA arise from adenoma

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Progression from Adenoma –> CA takes about 10 years

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High Risk Adenoma (#, size, histoloty)

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> 1 cm
Villous or tubulovillous
High grade dysplasia

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Most common side of Colon CA

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LEFT side

36
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Risk factors CRC

not modifiable

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IBD >8-10 yrs
>50 YO
African American

Personal or family hx:

  • Adenoma or Colon CA
  • Familial ademomatous polyposis
  • HNPCC
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Risk factors CRC

modifiable

A 
TOBACCO
alc
diet (high fat, low fiber)
red meat
obesity
DM
38
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CRC usually A-sx, but RED FLAGS are:

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Change bowel habit
Hematochezia or occult blood in stool
Iron def anemia
Anorexia/weight loss
Abd pain (refer to GI for Colonoscopy)
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CRC sx (if present)

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Cachectic
Pallor
Lymphadenopathy
Abd distention, ascites, mass, organomegaly
DRE: hemoccult + stool, rectal mass
40
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CRC diagnostic

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CBC: look for anemia

Liver test: ALP may be elevated w Liver METs

41
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What is CEA (carcinoembryonic antigen) used for?

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Prognostic indicator

Monitor recurrence

42
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“apple core lesions”

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Colon CA

43
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Colonoscopy and CT

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Colonoscopy: biopsy for pathologic confirmation

CT chest/abd/pelvis: show tumor extension/complication, METs

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CRC staging “TNM” system

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Tumor- depth
Node- regional lymph node involvement
METs- yes or no

stage 0-4

45
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CRC tx options

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Partial colectomy w wide margins and adjacent lymph node removal

Chemo (if METs)

Radiation (Rectal adenocarcinoma)

46
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CRC surveillance

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Serial CEA levels
Annual CT (depend on stage)
Colonoscopy periodically

47
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Visualization tests

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Colonscopy
Flex sig
CT colonography

48
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Stool based tests

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gFOBT (hemoccult SENSA)
FIT (fecal immuno test)
FIT-DNA (cologuard)

49
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CRC screening Gold standard

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Colonoscopy (diagnostic and therapeutic)

can remove polyps, take biopsy

50
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Do you need bowel prep for Colonoscopy

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Yes

51
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CT Colonography

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“Virtual colonscopy”

dont have to sedate, but CAN MISS FLAT OR SMALL POLYPS

still need bowl prep
cannot remove polyps

52
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gFOBT stool test

“Hemoccult SENSA”

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requires 3 consecutive stools

Annual use recommended (one time screening doesn’t tell us much)

53
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FIT stool test*

test for human hgb

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PREFERRED CRC detection test!

single specimen, non invasive
BUT annual use still recommended

54
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FIT-DNA stool test
(Cologuard)

like the FIT but also test for DNA mutation biomarkers in cells shed by CRC

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MAIN CONCERN: false positives

if +, get colonscopy ASAP rocky

requires entire bowel movement

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Overall, stool tests

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have lower sensitivity
sometimes miss polyps that don’t bleed
need to be annual (pt compliance)

56
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If you have IBD, when should you have first Colonoscopy

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8-10 yrs after sx onset

57
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If 1st deg family hx of CRC or Advanced adenoma, when to get YOUR first colonscopy?

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If relative <60 YO (or two 1st deg relatives any age)
-every 5 yrs starting at 40YO or 10 yrs younger than dx of relative

If relative >60 YO
-start at 40, if normal continue on as normal indiv

58
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FAP (familial adenomatous polyposis)

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tons of polyps!
>100 adenomatous poyps

Starts ~16 YO
nearly ALL polyps will become CA by age 39 if untreated

59
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Tx for FAP

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Prophylactic colectomy

Risk of extracolonic CA (stomach, duod, ampullary CA is common)

60
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Screening for FAP who are gene carriers or have family hx (even without genetic confirmation)

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Sigmoid/Colonoscopy start at 10-12 YO and repeat every 1-2 years

+Routine EGD

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HNPCC

“lynch syndrome”

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Inc risk for RIGHT sided CRC

age 45-60

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HNPCC

“lynch synd”

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multiple family members usually affected

Increased risk of other CA: Endometrial being most common

63
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3-2-1 rule diagnosis

Amsterdam criteria for HNPCC

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At least 3 relatives w Lynch syndrome assoc CA
At least 2 generations in a row
At least 1 before age 50

64
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HNPCC screening

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Annual Colonoscopy starting at age 20-25 OR
2-5 yrs before onset of earliest dx age in family

whichever comes first

65
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Other screening to consider with HNPCC

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Pelvic exam (endometrial CA)
EGD (start 30-35 YO and every 2-3 yrs)
66
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Consider familial Colon CA condition if

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> 1 fam member hx CRC
Persona/ fmx CRC at age earlier than 50 YO
Personal/fmx of MULTIPLE adenomas (>10-20)
Personal/fmx of multiple Extracolonic CA

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