Gastrointestinal & Genitourinary (Core Qs & Others)

Question 1

What is the most common cause of upper GI bleed?

Answer 1

Duodenal ulcer

Question 2

What condition may present as a “double bubble” sign on conventional radiographs?

Answer 2

Duodenal atresia

Question 3

Which part of the colon is the most common location for diverticulosis?

Answer 3

Sigmoid colon

Question 4

What is the most common cause of lower GI hemorrhage?

Answer 4

Colonic diverticula

Question 5

A low signal within the spleen on MRI T2W is most likely consistent with what pathology?

Answer 5

Hemochromatosis

Question 6

What is the normal thickness of the bladder wall?

Answer 6

> 3mm when distended

> 5mm when non-distended

Question 7

What is the most common location for colon diverticulosis?

Answer 7

Sigmoid colon

Question 8

What is the most common benign tumor of the bladderr?

Answer 8

Leiomyoma

Question 9

What is the most common primary malignancy of the bladder?

Answer 9

Transitional cell carcinoma

Question 10

What age group is the peak incidence for ulcerative colitis?

Answer 10

Bi-modal distribution:
15-25 years old
> 50 years old

Question 11

Where is the most likely location to visualize an abdominal abscess?

Answer 11

Pelvis

Question 12

What is the most common cause of large bowel obstruction?

Answer 12

Primary carcinoma (60%)

Question 13

After malignancy, what is the second most common cause of large bowel obstruction?

Answer 13

Volvulus

Question 14

What is the most common cause of toxic megacolon?

Answer 14

Ulcerative colitis