Clinical Conditions - Exam 2

Question 1

congenital diaphragmatic hernia

Answer 1

diaphragm doesn’t fully develop

Question 2

portal hypertension

Answer 2

increased pressure in portal vein

Question 3

gallstones

Answer 3

small hard deposits in gallbladder
come from imbalance of chemicals that make up bile

Question 4

pancreatitis/pancreatic cancer

Answer 4

inflammation of pancreas -> cancer

Question 5

splenomegaly

Answer 5

enlargement of spleen from infections/other causes

Question 6

heart attack

Answer 6

blood flow to heart is blocked

Question 7

thoracic outlet syndrome

Answer 7

nerves/blood vessels in space between collarbone and firth rib/thoracic outlet are compressed