GI Flashcards
What is the most accurate statement regarding the utility of abdominal ultrasound in the work-up of feline chronic enteropathy?
A) Abdominal ultrasound can help distinguish between low-grade intestinal T-cell lymphoma (LGITL) and lymphoplasmacytic enteritis (LPE).
B) Abdominal ultrasound aids in identifying other comorbidities with overlapping clinical signs
C) Abdominal ultrasound can rule out gastrointestinal disease if the ultrasound results are normal
B) Abdominal ultrasound aids in identifying other comorbidities with overlapping clinical signs
- When comparing biopsy specimens obtained by laparotomy versus endoscopy, which statement is most accurate?
A) There is no clear superiority in quality between laparotomy and endoscopic biopsies, provided the lamina propria is adequately sampled
B) Full-thickness biopsies are preferred as they allow evaluation of the intestinal muscularis
C) Endoscopic biopsies are preferred as they enable sampling of the jejunum
There is no clear superiority in quality between laparotomy and endoscopic biopsies, provided the lamina propria is adequately sampled
Which of the following set of requirements is most correct when considering endoscopy to collect biopsy samples for histopathology?
A) 3 specimens from the duodenum and 3 from the ileum using large capacity forceps
B) 10-15 specimens from the duodenum using large capacity forceps
C) 3-5 specimens from the duodenum and from the ileum using small capacity forceps
10-15 specimens from the duodenum using large capacity forceps
- Concurrent lymphocytic plasmacytic enteritis (LPE) has been described in what percentage of cats with low-grade intestinal T-cell lymphoma (LGITL)?
20%
60%
80%
60%
Cytologic examination of a fine needle aspirate from the intestinal wall may allow diagnosis of which of the following conditions?
High grade intestinal lymphoma and round cell neoplasia other than lymphoma
Round cell neoplasia other than lymphoma and low-grade intestinal lymphoma
Both high and low-grade intestinal lymphoma
High grade intestinal lymphoma and round cell neoplasia other than lymphoma
