GI Challenge Flashcards
Case 151
What heterotaxy syndrome is associated with a high risk of congenital heart disease?
Situs ambiguous with asplenia (85-95% have CHD)
Situs ambiguous with polysplenia have a lower chance of CHD
Case 151
Right lower lobe bronchiectasis with dextrocardia = ?
Kartagener’s syndrome
Case 151
What is the incidence of congenital heart disease in patients with situs inversus?
5%
Case 152
What is the MC congenital abnormality of the pancreas?
Pancreatic divisum (4-10% of the population)
Case 152
What is the MC clinical scenario associated with pancreas divisum?
Most are asymptomatic, although there is a higher incidence of pancreatitis
Case 152
What is the other name of the accessory pancreatic duct?
Duct of Santorini
Case 153
What is the MC viscus used for esophageal interposition surgery?
Stomach
Case 153
Tumor recurrence is common following esophagectomy for esophageal cancer. Where is the MC site for recurrence?
Distant metastases
Case 154
What is the peritoneal space posterior to the stomach and anterior to the pancreas?
Lesser sac
Case 154
Which viscus most commonly herniates through the foramen of Winslow?
Small bowel
Case 154
What is the MC type of internal hernia?
Paraduodenal
Case 155
In what age group is mesenteric volvulus typically seen?
Infancy, and is usually associated with congenital abnormalities.
Case 156
Which imaging modality is best for preoperative or pre-interventional planning for uterine fibroids?
MRI
Case 157
What postoperative complication is more common following Billroth II compared to Billroth I?
Afferent loop syndrome (also seen with Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and pancreaticoduodenectomy)
Case 157
What are some potential causes of gastric bezoar?
- Hair (trichobezoars)
- Persimmon fruit or psyllium fiber taken with too little water (phytobezoar)
- Post-gastric surgery (incidence of 5-12%)
Case 158
What histologic component seen in other parts of the GI tract is absent in the esophagus?
Serosa
Case 158
Worldwide, what is the MC cause of portal hypertension and varices?
Schistosomiasis
Case 158
What are ‘jump’ metastases in esophageal cancer and why do they occur?
Mets that spread throughout the length of the esophagus.
Due to extensive lymphatic network in the esophagus.
Case 159
What is the MC surgical complication of lap cholecystectomy?
Retained stone
Case 160
In patients with Crohn’s disease, which portion of the stomach is typically involved?
Antrum
Case 160
In longstanding Crohn’s disease, what is the name given to a featureless antrum and duodenum?
Ram’s horn sign
Case 161
What is the MC pancreatic islet cell tumor?
Nonfunctioning islet cell tumor (50% of all pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors)
Conflicting info see on Radiopaedia. They say that 15% are nonfunctional. MC functional pancreatic NET is insulinoma
Case 161
Which pancreatic islet cell tumor would be associated with palpitations, sweating, and headache?
Insulinoma
Case 162
What is the MC cause of cirrhosis in caucasians? In Asians?
Caucasians - alcohol
Asians - viral hepatitis
Case 162
What serum marker is often used in HCC?
Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP), although it is nonspecific
Case 163
What is the definition of a giant duodenal ulcer?
A mucosal defect replacing 2/3 of the duodenal bulb
Case 163
Where do perforating duodenal ulcers most commonly occur?
Duodenal bulb
Case 163
What is the only duodenal tumor that can specifically diagnosed with CT?
Lipoma
Case 164
From where does most of the air come from seen within the GI tract?
Swallowed air
Case 164
T or F: Pneumoretroperitoneum is never benign.
True. Most commonly represents performation of colon or duodenum.
Case 165
In the setting of a nutmeg liver, what imaging characteristic would be suggestive of Budd-Chiari over right heart failure?
Caudate lobe hypertrophy
Case 166
What is the pathophysiology of epiploic appendagitis?
Torsion of the epiploic appendage
Case 166
What is the treatment for epiploic appendagitis?
Conservative therapy
Case 167
What is the MC presentation of a thyroglossal duct cyst?
Palpable mass
Case 167
What is the MC complication of a thyroglossal duct cyst?
Infection
Case 167
What is the definitive treatment for a thyroglossal duct cyst?
Surgery
Case 168
An abscess due to a retained surgical foreign body is known as what?
Gossypiboma
Case 169
What is the MC cause of portal vein thrombosis in adults?
Cirrhosis