Digestive- Pathologic Conditions Flashcards
inflammation of the liver caused by a virus
viral hepatitis
inflammation of the pancreas
pancreatitis
malignant tumor of pancreas
pancreatic cancer
liver cancer
hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC)
chronic degenerative disease of the liver
cirrhosis
gallstones in the gallbladder
cholelithiasis
twisting of the intestines on itself
volvulus
chronic inflammation of the colon with presence of ulcers
ulcerative colitis
group of GI symptoms but without defined abnormalities in the intestines
irritable bowel syndrome
telescoping of the intestines
intussusception
inflammation of the colon and small intestine
inflammatory bowel disease
swollen, twisted varicose veins in the rectal region
hemorrhoids
abnormal outpouchings in the intestinal wall of the colon
diverticulosis
chronic inflammation of the intestinal tract
Crohn disease
adenocarcinoma of the colon or rectum (or both)
colorectal cancer
polyps protrude from the mucous membrane of the colon
colonic polyps
protrusion of an organ or part through the tissues and muscles normally containing it
hernia
solids and fluids return to the mouth from the stomach
gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
malignant tumor of the stomach
gastric cancer
swollen, varicose veins at the lower end of the esophagus
esophageal varices
malignant tumor of esophagus
esophageal cancer
inflammation and degeneration of gums, teeth, and surrounding bone
periodontal disease
tooth decay
dental caries
