gastroenterology

Question 1

What is Plummer Vinson syndrome?

Answer 1

1. Iron deficiency anaemia leading to oesophageal webs leading to…
2. Dysphagia
3. Glossitis (smooth, shiny red tongue)

Question 2

What is the most common type of oesophageal cancer in the developed world?

Answer 2

Adenocarcinoma of the oesophagus

Question 3

What is the most common type of oesphageal cancer in developing countries?

Answer 3

squamous cell carcinoma

Question 4

Which blood test best demonstrates liver synthetic function?

Answer 4

PT
Prothrombin time

Question 5

What is intestinal metaplasia

Answer 5

It’s when the cells in the stomach or oesophagus transform and resemble the cells of the intestine
Presence of goblet cells and paneth cells which are found in the small intestine
A pre cancerous condition

Question 6

What is Barrett’s oesophagus

Answer 6

• metaplasia
• cells in lower oesophagus transform from squamous epithelium to columnar epithelium
• pre-cancerous