General Definitions

Question 1

Definition polyp

Answer 1

Any abnormal growth of tissue arising from a mucous membrane

Question 2

What is the function of the gallbladder?

Answer 2

A reservoir to hold bile and release it in a bolus when fat is infested

Question 3

Lynch cancers

Answer 3

cURSE

Colon
Uroliethal
Renal
Stomach
Endometrial

Question 4

Horner syndrome

Answer 4

Typical signs:
Miosis: Decrease pupil size
Ptosis: Drooping eyelid
Anhidrosis: Decrease sweating on affected side of face

Causes due to damage/interruption to sympathetic fibers
- first order neurons/central causes
- second order neurons
- thirds order neurons (in close proximity to ICA)

Second order causes to know:
Malignancies of lung apex (Pancoast tumour)
Cervical rib fracture
Lesions/aneurysm of subclavian artery
Brachial plexus trauma
Iatrogenic (surgery or radiotherapy in neck/upper mediastinum)