Clinical- Amyloidosis/Misc/CIPO Flashcards

1
Q

This type of amyloidosis is when there is diffuse deposition of amophous complexes in the tissues.

A

Systemic amylodiosis

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Which layers of the intestines does the amyloid complexes deposit?

A

mucous membranes and msucle layers

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So what are the problems since they deposit in the mudcle layers?

A

motility and malabsorbtion –> ulcers/bleeding

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4
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What are the additional Sx to amyloidosis (think tongue, liver, heart, blood and nerves)?

A

macroglossia, hepatomegaly, cardiomegaly, proteinuria, and peripheral neuropathy

protein deposits everywhere making shit big.

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Radiography shows thickening of which anatomical structures of the bowel?

A

pilcae circulares

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6
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Which 2 tests confirms amyloidosis?

A

fat aspirate and rectal biopsy

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7
Q

What is the rule of 2’s for mekel’s diverticulum? (4 things)

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2% of the population, is within 2 ft of the ileocecal valve, ~2 in long, symptomatic by age 2, and men > women

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What can mekel’s diverticulum cause bleeding?

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due to ulceration from ectopic gastric mucosa

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9
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This is a syndrome characterized by the clinical findings of mechanical bowel obstruction but without occusion of the lumen

A

pseudo-obstruction

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10
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What are the 2 main causes of idiopathic (primary) pseudo-obstruction?

A

visceral myopathy or neuropathy

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What are the Sx to primary pseudo-obstruction?

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recurrent attacks of N/V, cramping Abd pain, distenstion, and constipation. variable.

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True or False: radiographic findings of primary pseudo-obstruction show a narrowing of the bowel.

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FALSE. it shows dilation. essentially the bowel is stupid and can’t move poop. so it acts like a block but theres no block.

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13
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Amyloidosis, Parkinsons, myxedema, and antiparkinsonian meds (L-dopa) all contribute to the formation of what disease?

A

secondary pseudo-obstruction

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