General Flashcards

1
Q

which ulcer is associated with pain 2-3 hours after eating?

A

Duodenal - when food/acid emptied into duodenum

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Typical signs of myasthenia gravis

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Ptosis, dysphagia, dysarthria

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3
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What is lymphoedema?

A

Atypical collection of lymph fluid within body tissues - result of failure to clear fluid + macromolecules by lymphatic system

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4
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Primary lymphoedema

A

Congenital insufficiency of the lymphatic system

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5
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Secondary lymphoedema

A

Can be caused by damage to the lymphatic system or removal of lymph nodes by surgery, radiation, infection or injury

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6
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Lymph node pain after alcohol

A

Hodgkins lymphoma

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7
Q

Time frame for a benign lymph node

A

<4wks

>1yr

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8
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Infraclavicular + supraclavicular lymphadenopathy

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Highly suspiscious of Hodgkins lymphoma

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9
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Epithrochlear (medial upper arm) lymph nodes

A

Always pathological!

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