Digestive- Pathologic Conditions

Question 1

inflammation of the liver caused by a virus

Answer 1

viral hepatitis

Question 2

inflammation of the pancreas

Answer 2

pancreatitis

Question 3

malignant tumor of pancreas

Answer 3

pancreatic cancer

Question 4

liver cancer

Answer 4

hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC)

Question 5

chronic degenerative disease of the liver

Answer 5

cirrhosis

Question 6

gallstones in the gallbladder

Answer 6

cholelithiasis

Question 7

twisting of the intestines on itself

Answer 7

volvulus

Question 8

chronic inflammation of the colon with presence of ulcers

Answer 8

ulcerative colitis

Question 9

group of GI symptoms but without defined abnormalities in the intestines

Answer 9

irritable bowel syndrome

Question 10

telescoping of the intestines

Answer 10

intussusception

Question 11

inflammation of the colon and small intestine

Answer 11

inflammatory bowel disease

Question 12

swollen, twisted varicose veins in the rectal region

Answer 12

hemorrhoids

Question 13

abnormal outpouchings in the intestinal wall of the colon

Answer 13

diverticulosis

Question 14

chronic inflammation of the intestinal tract

Answer 14

Crohn disease

Question 15

adenocarcinoma of the colon or rectum (or both)

Answer 15

colorectal cancer

Question 16

polyps protrude from the mucous membrane of the colon

Answer 16

colonic polyps

Question 17

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

Answer 17

hernia

Question 18

solids and fluids return to the mouth from the stomach

Answer 18

gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

Question 19

malignant tumor of the stomach

Answer 19

gastric cancer

Question 20

swollen, varicose veins at the lower end of the esophagus

Answer 20

esophageal varices

Question 21

malignant tumor of esophagus

Answer 21

esophageal cancer

Question 22

inflammation and degeneration of gums, teeth, and surrounding bone

Answer 22

periodontal disease

Question 23

tooth decay

Answer 23

dental caries