Gastroenterology Flashcards
aortic stenosis with microcytic anaemia- name the syndrome
heydes syndrome
When is IV nicotinic acid given
confirm diagnosis of Gilbert’s syndrome
what hormone increases HCL production and increases gastric motility
Gastrin
which hormones increase the secretion of pancreatic fluid
VIP, CCK, secretin
key investigation for Bile Acid Malabsorption
SeHCAT
Monoclonal antibody that is used in recurrent C.Difficile
Bezlotoxumab
what is hydrogen breath test used for in context of someone with IBS type symptoms that are not resolved with IBS treatment
SBBOS- small bowel bacteria overgrowth syndrome
what is the single best screen test for Zollinger- Ellison syndrome
Fasting Gastrin test- ZE syndrome causes excessive levels of gastrin
malabsorption, large joint arthralgia, lymphadenopathy, ophthalmoplegia - what is the diagnosis
Whipple’s disease( associated with HLA B27)
key investigation for Whipple’s disease
Jejunal biopsy showing deposition of macrophages containing Periodic acid-Schiff granules
what is the most common organism is found in ascitic fluid related to SBP
E.Coli
how to treat hepatic encephalopathy secondary To TIPSS
enema and laxatives
functional test for exocrine function in chronic pancreatitis
Faecal elastase
