Dr.s P's notes 2 Flashcards
What is the treatment for biliary pancreatitis?
NPO, IVFs, supportive
How can you differentiate between regular pancreatitis, from hemorrhagic pancreatitis?
hematocrit will drop
What is the treatment for hemorrhagic pancreatitis?
- Intensive supportive care (poor prognosis)
- Daily CT scans to check for cysts
What is the treatment for pancreatic abscesses?
Percutaneous radiological drainage
What is a necrosectomy?
Removal of dead parts of a pancreas
What are the symptoms of a pancreatic pseudocyst?
Similar to pancreatic cancer–early satiety, pressure etc
At what size are pancreatic pseudocysts removed?
greater than 6 cm or for longer than 6 weeks
What are the s/sx of chronic pancreatitis?
Diabetes
Steatorrhea
Constant abdominal pain
What are the three major categories of tumors, and what part of the developing embryo does each come from?
Epithelial tumors (ectoderm) Sarcomas (mesoderm) Adenocarcinomas (endoderm)
What are the four places that tumors like to met to?
Lung
Liver
Brain
Bone
What is the usual route of metastasis for adenocarcinomas?
lymphatics and hematogenously
What is the usual route of metastasis for sarcomas?
hematogenously
What is the classic side effect of bleomycin?
Pulmonary fibrosis
What is the classic side effect of adriamycin?
myocardial damage
What is the classic side effect of cyclophosphamide? treatment?
Hemorrhagic cystitis
Acrolein (mesna is treatment)
What is the classic side effect of platinum based chemotherapy drugs?
Neurotoxic
What are the characteristics of fibroadenomas?
Firm, rubbery mass that moves easily with palpation
What happens to mammary dysplasia with menopause? menstruation?
Disappears with menopause
Symptomatic with menstruation
What is the presenting symptom of intraductal papilloma?
Bloody nipple discharge
What is the treatment for breast CA in pregnancy?
No radiotherapy or hormonal manipulations
No chemo during the first trimester
What is the radiological appearance of breast cancer?
Irregular, spiculated mass with asymmetric density, architectural distortion, or fine microcalcifications
True or false: XRT usually follows a lumpectomy
True
What is the treatment and f/u for large breast tumors just beneath the areola?
Simple total mastectomy, with no XRT needed
When is a mastectomy indicated for ductal carcinoma in situ?
If there are multiple, dispersed lesions
True or false: inoperability of a breast tumor is based on mets
False–based on local extent
What is the difference in medication for a ER positive breast CA for pre and postmenopausal women?
Pre = tamoxifen
Post - anastrozole
True or false: as soon as breast cancer spreads to lymph nodes, “the cat is out of the bag”
True
True or false: thyroid cancer does not affect thyroid function
true
Why is a total thyroidectomy indicated for the treatment of follicular cancer?
Because mets can take up I if not competing against normal thyroid tissue 9easy to detect)
Medullary thyroid cancer develop from what cells?
C cells
What are the three diseases of MEN1?
Pituitary
parathyroid
Pancreatic cancer
What are the three diseases of MEN2A?
Medullary thyroid cancer
Parathyroid
Pheochromocytoma
What are the three diseases of MEN2B?
Medullary thyroid cancer
mucosal neuromas
Pheochromocytoma
What is the purpose of the low dose dexamethasone suppression test?
If responds, r/o cushing’s
What is Zollinger-Ellison syndrome?
gastrinoma leading to wicked GERD
What is nesidioblastosis?
is a devastating hypersecretion of insulin in the newborn, requiring 95% pancreatectomy.
What are the PE findings of a glucagonoma?
mild diabetes, a touch of anemia, glossitis, and stomatitis.
Appropriate response to postural changes (more aldosterone when upright than when lying down) suggests what: adrenal hyperplasia, or adeoma
hyperplasia
What are the two major groups of people who get renovascular HTN?
Young women with fibromuscular dysplasia
Old men with arteriosclerosis
“tomy” suffix designates what procedure?
Cutting into
“ectomy” suffix designates what procedure?
to take out or resect
“ostomy” suffix designates what procedure?
to make a mouth
How do you name an artificial anastomosis?
put the two organ names together, followed by “-ostomy” (e.g. Ileotransverse colostomy)
“plasty” suffix designates what procedure?
To change the shape of something
“pexy” suffix designates what procedure?
to fix in place
“rrhaphy” suffix designates what procedure?
means to saw together (e.g. herniorrhaphy”)
What is the most common type of esophageal atresia?
Proximal atresia, with a fistula between the lower esophagus and the trachea
What should be done if there is anal atresia, but a patent fistula?
May fix, or wait until toilet training starts to fix
What should be done if there is anal atresia, and no patent fistula?
High colostomy, with fixing later
What technique is used to x-ray imperforate anus?
done with child upside down, so air will collect at the end of the atretic tract
Congenital diaphragmatic hernia is always on the right or the left? Why?
Left, since liver gets in the way on the right
How soon after birth should a congenital diaphragmatic hernia be repaired? Why?
3-4 days, since need to allow some maturation
Green emesis + double bubble sign on x-ray indicates what?
Duodenal atresia
Annular pancreas
Malrotation
What are the x-ray findings of intestinal atresia?
Multiple air fluid levels throughout the abdomen
When should repair of exstrophy of the bladder take place?
1-2 days after birth, since delayed repairs do not work
What are the s/sx of necrotizing enterocolitis?
Feeding intolerance
Abdominal distention
rapidly dropping platelet count
What is the treatment for necrotizing enterocolitis?
Broad spectrum abx, supportive
Surgery if abdominal wall erythema develops
What are the s/sx of meconium ileus?
x-rays with dilated loops of small bowel, with a ground glass appearance
What is the treatment for meconium ileus?
Gastrografin enema is both diagnostic (microcolon and inspissated pellets of meconium in the terminal ileum) and therapeutic (Gastrografin draws fluid in, dissolves the pellets).
At what age does hypertrophic pyloric stenosis develop? What are the classic s/sx?
3 weeks
nonbilious projectile vomiting, and olive-sized mass in the RUQ
What is the treatment for hypertrophic pyloric stenosis?
IVFs, and TPN, surgical correction
What are the s/sx of biliary atresia? When does it show up?
6-8 weeks
Progressive jaundice
What will an x-ray show with hirschsprung’s disease?
distended proximal colon and normal looking distal colon
When does intussusception usually occur?
6-12 months of age
What are the s/sx of intussusception?
Colicky pain, with currant jelly stools, and a vague mass on the right side of the abdomen
What is the treatment for intussusception?
Ba enema
Subdural hematoma plus retinal hemorrhage in a baby = ?
Shaken baby syndrome
When does an undescended testicle need to be surgically fixed?
By age one
Abdominal mass that moves up and down on a baby = ?
Liver tumor
Large, nonmoving abdominal tumor in an infant = ?
Wilm’s tumor
Neuroblastoma
What are the s/sx of vascular rings?
Pressure on the tracheobronchial tree–crowing respiration, dysphagia,
What are the characteristics common to left to right shunts?
Pulmonary overload
Murmur
Do ASDs produce systolic, or diastolic murmurs?
systolic
What is the prognosis for small VSDs? (2)
most are self limiting if in the muscular portion of the septum
Problematic if in the membranous portion
What are the characteristics that are common in right to left shunts?
Murmur
Diminished vascular markings
Cyanosis
When do the s/sx of tetralogy of Fallot appear?
5-6 years of age
What are the heart sounds that are characteristic of Tet babies?
systolic ejection murmur in the left third intercostal space
new born with cyanosis in the first 1-2 days of life is suspicious for what diagnosis?
transposition of the great vessels
What is the indication for repair of the aortic valve with aortic stenosis?
More than 50 mmHg gradient or if symptomatic
What are the s/sx of aortic insufficiency?
wide pulse pressure
diastolic heart murmur
Young drug addicts that suddenly develop CHF is suspicious for what heart problem?
Acute aortic insufficiency
What heart arrhythmia classically develops from mitral stenosis?
a-fib
Mitral regurg is most commonly caused by what?
Valvular prolapse
Where does the murmur radiate to with mitral regurgitation?
Axilla and back
What is the vessel of choice for a CABG?
Internal thoracic artery
What is the treatment for low pulmonary wedge pressure post MI? High?
Low = IVFs High = ventricular failure
What are the chances of a coin lesion found on a CXR is malignant in a person over the age of 50?
80%
What are the first two tests that should be ordered following the discovery of a coin lesion of the lung?
CT of the chest/liver, and sputum cytology
What is the minimum FEV1 needed to to perform a pneumonectomy to ensure that there is enough residual lung function?
800 mL
What is subclavian steal syndrome?
Subclavian will steal blood from vertebral if arm is exercised 2/2 clot or stenosis at the origin of the subclavian
What are the chances of rupture for a tender abdominal aortic aneurysm? (relatively) What is the treatment?
High–do surgery
What is the Ankle-brachial-index that indicates the need for surgery?
Less than 0.8
What is the surgical treatment for intermittent claudication?
Reversal of the saphenous or stenting
What is the progression of the disease with claudication? (3)
Claudication, resting pain, ulceration and gangrene
What is the classic presentation of a patient with bad claudication?
Cannot sleep 2/2 pain, so hangs legs off bed, which cause legs to have a return to color
Urgent evaluation of an arterial embolization is needed within what timeframe to save the limb?
6 hours
What is the treatment for an arterial embolization to a limb?
Thrombolytics if not fully occluded
Stenting if fully occluded
What is the treatment for type B aortic dissections?
BP control
What are the two absolute contraindications for a FNA?
- Hemangioma of the liver (will bleed)
- testicular mass (invariably malignant, and will seed)
How does basal cell carcinoma usually present itself?
Small, raised waxy lesion, or nonhealing ulcer
Which has a preference for the upper face: basal cell or squamous cell?
Basal cell
What are the characteristics of growth and metastases for a basal cell carcinoma?
Slow growing, and rarely metastasizes
What is the margin needed to basal cell carcinoma?
1 mm
What is Mohs surgery?
cutting basal cell carcinoma out by microscopic fractions until a clear margin is achieved
What are the margins needed for squamous cell carcinoma?
0.5 ro 2 cm
What are the ABCDEs of melanoma?
Asymmetry Borders (irregular) Color changes within lesion Diameter over 0.5 cm Evolution
Lesions of melanoma beyond what depth have a terrible prognosis?
2 cm
What is the chemotherapy for metastatic melanoma?
interferon
What is the prognosis with metastatic melanoma?
Extremely variable– some die within months, others take decades
What are the s/sx of acute closed angle glaucoma? (4)
Hard eye
Halos around lights
Pain
Mid-dilated pupil that is not reactive to light
What is the curative treatment for acute closed angle glaucoma?
Laser iridotomy
What is the supportive treatment for acute closed angle glaucoma that is used prior to the opthamologist getting there? (2x diuretic, 2x adrenergics, muscarinic)
- CAIs (acetazolamide)
- Beta blockers
- Alpha-2 agonists
- Mannitol
- Pilocarpine
What are the exam findings with orbital cellulitis?
hot, red, TTP eye, with fixed dilated pupil
What is the treatment for chemical burns of the eye?
- Copious irrigation with normal water or saline if possible (30 + minutes)
- Removal of anything in the eye
What are the s/sx of retinal detachment?
Flashes of light
Floaters
True or false: the number of floaters seen with retinal detachment correlates with the severity of the problem
True
What is the treatment for an embolic occlusion of the retinal artery?
Breathe into a paper bag, and press hard on the eye and release (causes vasodilation and hopefully breakup of the clot)
What is the treatment for a thyroglossal duct cyst?
Removal of the cyst, middle of the hyoid bone, and thyroid tissue at the base of the tongue
branchial cleft cysts are found where in the neck?
Anterior edge of the SCM
Where are cystic hygromas found?
base of the neck as an ill defined mass, that occupies the entire supraclavicular area and extends deeper into the chest
Why is a CT scan of a cystic hygroma necessary prior to surgical removal?
To determine the extent of the mass in the chest
True or false: most of the recently discovered enlarged lymph nodes are malignant
False–most are benign, and should be followed for a few weeks before undergoing further workup
How does lymphoma usually present? What should be done to assess it if suspected?
Multiple, enlarged lymph nodes + low grade fever and night sweats
FNA is helpful to diagnose
Squamous cell carcinoma of the mucosae are usually first manifested as what?
Mets to the jugular chain
What is the classic presentation for an acoustic neuroma?
Adult who has unilateral sensory hearing loss
What is the most common type of parotid gland tumor?
Pleomorphic adenomas
true or false: A hard parotid mass that is painful or has produced facial nerve paralysis, is a parotid cancer.
True
What is the issue with Ludwig’s angina?
Threat to the airway
What is the treatment for Bell’s palsy?
Antivirals
If a patient presents with facial nerve issues after trauma, what is the ddx? How can you differentiate?
If sudden paralysis, likely direct injury
If slow onset, then likely benign swelling that is self limiting
What are the s/sx of cavernous sinus thrombosis?
diplopia in a pt suffering from frontal or ethmoid sinutisi
What is the prognosis with juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibroma?
Tumor itself it benign, but eats away at surrounding tissue
What are the three major s/sx of Meniere’s disease?
Vertigo
Tinnitus
Hearing loss
What is the treatment for Meniere’s disease?
diuretics
What is the usual symptoms of vascular disease of the brain’s blood supply if it is occlusive vs hemorrhagic?
Occlusive = sudden deficits w/o HA
Hemorrhagic = sudden with HA
Thunderclap headache = ?
Subarachnoid hemorrhage
What is the treatment for aneurysms in the circle of Willis?
Clipping or coiling
True or false: most brain tumors are metastatic, rather than primary
True
What is the most malignant of brain tumors? Classic finding on MRI?
Glioblastoma multiforme
butterfly shape
What are the three major s/sx of increased ICP?
Blurred vision
Papilledema
Projectile vomiting
What is the treatment for increased ICP while waiting for surgical removal of a brain tumor?
Dexamethasone or other steroids
Tumors at the base of the frontal lobe produce what s/sx?
Inappropriate behavior, optic nerve atrophy on the side of the tumor, and papilledema on the other side
What are the three major s/sx of Foster-Kennedy syndrome?
Optic nerve atrophy ipsilateral
Papilledema contralateral
anosmia
What are the s/sx of craniopharyngiomas?
Bitemporal hemianopsia in a youngster
What is the medical therapy for a prolactinoma?
Bromocriptine (dopamine agonist)
What are the two initial diagnostic tests for acromegaly?
Somatomedina C and pituitary MRI
What are the s/sx of parinaud syndrome?
Loss of upper gaze (sunset eyes)
Brain tumors in children are usually found where in the skull? What is the most common type?
Posterior fossa
Medulloblastoma is most common, followed by ependymomas
Children with a brain tumor in the posterior fossa can relieve their headache by assuming the knee-chest position. Why does this work?
Open the flow of cerebrospinal fluid
How do brain abscesses present, as opposed to a tumor?
Quickly with systemic signs of infx
What is the pharmacotherapy for trigeminal neuralgia?
Carbamazepine
What is reflex sympathetic dystrophy (Complex regional pain syndrome)?
a long term condition that occurs after crushing injury that often worsens with time. It is characterized by severe pain and sensitivity, swelling, and changes in the skin, with pain aggravated by the slightest stimulation of the skin.
What is the treatment for reflex sympathetic dystrophy (Complex regional pain syndrome)?
Nerve blocks and/or surgical sympathectomy
What is the treatment for an obstruction and infection of the urinary tract?
Decompression above the stricture, and abx
what level of Cr is a contraindication to an intravenous pyelogram?
2 or above
How do you diagnose and treat posterior urethral valves?
Voiding cystourethrogram to diagnose, and endoscopic fulguration or resection is treatment
How do you diagnose and treat vesicoureteral reflux?
Empiric abx until child “grows out of it”
What is the sequale of low implantation of a ureter?
In females, leads to a fistula between vagina and bladder
Asymptomatic in males
What are the symptoms of ureteropelvic junction obstruction?
Colicky pain following large diuresis
How do you work up painless hematuria?
CT and cystoscopy
What is the treatment, generally, for renal cell carcinoma?
surgery
What is the most common bladder cancer, and what is it highly associated with?
Transitional cell cancer
Smoking
What is the MOA and use of flutamide?
Antiandrogen used in the treatment of prostate cancer
What is the MOA and use of leuprolide?
GnRH analog used to treat prostate cancer
True or false: almost all testicular cancers are malignant
True
What are the two hormones that are followed with testicular cancer to screen for recurrence?
beta-HCG and alpha-fetoprotein
What type of chemo is used for testicular cancers?
Platinum analogues
How are testicular cancers biopsied?
Transinguinal approach
What is the MOA and use of tamsulosin?
Alpha blocker used in the treatment of BPH
What is the MOA and use of finasteride?
5-alpha reductase inhibitor used in the treatment of BPH
What causes stress incontinence in women?
weak pelvic floor muscles
Over what stone size is advanced intervention needed in renal calculi?
3 mm
What is the symptom that occurs when a fistula develops between the GI tract and the urinary tract?
Pneumaturia