Gastroenterology: Misc

Question 1

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Coeliac disease increases the risk of developing which type of cancer? [1]

Answer 1

Coeliac disease increases the risk of developing enteropathy-associated T cell lymphoma

Coeliac rhymes with enteropathy-associated T-cell lymphomiac

Question 2

How does pancreatic cancer lead to steotorrhoea? [1]

Answer 2

Steatorrhoea is caused by fat malabsorption and can occur if a tumour blocks the pancreatic duct meaning insufficient pancreatic juices are secreted hence, there is a reduction in lipase and bile salts