Gastroenterology Flashcards
1
Q
achalasia:
- best initial test:
- most accurate test:
A
- best initial test: barium swallow
- most accurate test: manometry
2
Q
esophageal cancer
- best initial test =
- diagnosis =
A
- best initial test = barium
- diagnosis = endoscopy with biopsy
3
Q
manometry best test for:
A
- achalasia
- DES/nutcracker
- scleroderma
4
Q
DES/nutcracker
- best test =
- treatment =
- presentation=
A
- best test = manometry
- treatment = CCB/nitrates
- presentation= random pain, worse with cold drink
5
Q
MEN1
A
- pancreatic (includes VIPoma)
- pituitary
- parathyroid
6
Q
MEN2A
A
- parathyroid
- medullary thyroid
- pheochromocytoma
7
Q
MEN2B
A
- medullary thyroid
- pheochromocytoma
- mucosal/intestinal neuromas
- marfinoid