GI Flashcards
infectious esophagitis typically occurs in which patient population?
immunocompromised
study of choice to diagnose esophagitis
EGD and biopsy
birds beak stricture on barium swallow is diagnostic for
Achalasia
non-penetrating mucosal tear at the GE junction from excessive vomiting
mallory weiss tear
most common cancer in lower esophagus
adenocarcinoma
which type of cancer is liked to Barrett’s esophagitis
adenocarcinoma
most common cancer found in mid-upper esophagus
squamous cell carcinoma
protrusion of pharyngeal mucosa at proximal esophagus, patient often has halitosis
zenker’s diverticulum
esophageal varices develop secondary to…
portal hypertension (cirrhosis)
red flag symptoms with GERD
progressive dysphagia, recurrent pneumonia, persistent cough, bleeding
treatment for GERD
lifestyle modifications, antacids, H2 blockers, PPI
inflammation of the stomach
gastritis
test for H. pylori
urea breath test
most common gastric neoplasm
adenocarcinoma
gastrin producing tumor that leads to refractory PUD
Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome
deep, gnawing or burning pain in epigastric region, nausea, relief with food - DX?
peptic ulcer disease
treatment of H. pylori
bismuth, metronidazole, tetracycline or amoxicillin, and PPI (omeprazole)
RUQ pain, fever, leukocytosis -DX?
cholecystitis
positive murphys sign - DX?
cholecystitis (stops inhalation on palpation of RUQ)
Hepatitis that is fecal oral and does not lead to chronic hepatitis
Hepatitis A and E