Gastroenterology Flashcards
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What are the first manefestations of Wilson’s disease?
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Speech, behavioural and psychiatric problems
2
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What are the presenting features of Peutz-Jeghers syndrome?
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Hamartomatous polyps in GI tract (mainly small bowel) and pigmented lesion on lips, oral mucosa, face, palms and soles
3
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What is used to monitor patients with colorectal cancer?
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Carcinoembryonic antigen
Monitoring for recurrence in pts post op or to assess response to treatment in pts with metastatic disease
4
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What happens to total serum copper level in Wilson’s disease
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Reduced total serum copper (excess copper is deposited in tissues)
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