GI Examination Flashcards

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What mnemonic is used to remember the causes of clubbing

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CLUBBING

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Name the causes of clubbing

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C - cyanotic heart disease/cystic fibrosis
L - Lung cancer/lung abscess
U - Ulcerative colitis
B - Bronchiectasis
B - Benign mesothelioma
I - Infective endocarditis/idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
N - Neurogenic tumours
G - Gastrointestinal disease

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What are the GI causes of clubbing

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Malnutrition - UC, chrons and coeliac
Cirrhosis
GI lymphoma

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What sign is present in clubbing

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Schamroth’s sign

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Describe Schamroth’s sign

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In clubbing - window obliterated as distal angle increases and becomes wider caused by uniform swelling

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Summarise Dupuytren’s contractures

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Development of cords within the palmar fascia leading to contracture and flexion deformity - often ring finger

Fibrosis and shortening of the palmar aponeurosis

Usually idiopathic or familial. Is a possible link to trauma, diabetes, epilepsy, alcoholism and liver disease

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In a GI exam what is Dupuytren’s contracture a possible sign of

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Excess alcohol

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What are the possible causes of Dupuytren’s contractures

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Excess alcohol
Manual work (vibrations)
Smoking (x3)
DM (1 in 5)
70% hereditary

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Describe a liver flap

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Asterixis

Metabolic encephalopathy

Cock hands backwards - 30 seconds

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What is acanthosis nigricans a sign of

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Insulin resistance

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In a GI exam what is bruising a sign of

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Synthetic liver failure

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What is the key lymph node in a GI exam

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Left supraclavicular node - marker of gastric cancer

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What enlarged lymph node can be a marker of GI cancer

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Left supraclavicular node

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What is conjunctival pallor a sign on

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Severe anaemia

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Define conjunctival pallor

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Paleness on anterior rim of conjunctiva

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Describe Kayser Fleicher rings

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Dark rings encircle the iris

Wilson’s disease - abnormal copper

Brown rings that encricle the iris - resulting from copper deposition.

Early stages is seen with a silt lamp - later can be seen with the naked eye

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Define angular stomatitis

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Inflammation around the corners of the mouth

Sore corners of mouth

May be caused by deficency of vitamin B6, B12, folate or iron

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Define glossitis

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Abnormal smooth red apparence of the tongue

Painless = iron de

Piandul glossitis = vitamin B12 or folate deficenct

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What is glossitis associated with

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Painful - Iron, B12, Folate deficiency - think malabsorption (IBD)

Painless - Iron deficency

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What is oral candidiasis associated with

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Immunosuppression

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Define aphthous ulceration

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Round/oval ulcers on mucus membrane inside the mouth

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Name the causes of aphthous ulceration

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Usually - Benign (stress, mechanical trauma)

Other - iron, B12, folate deficiency, chron’s disease

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When would hyperpigmented macules on the face be seen

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Peutz-Jeghers syndrome

Autosomal dominant genetic disorder = polyps in the GI tract

Associated with small bowel hamartomas

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What is the cause of spider naevi

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Increased levels of oestrogen

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Name the causes of spider naevi
Liver cirrhosis Normal in pregnancy and women taking oral contraceptive pill
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What is the cause of gynaecomastia
enlarged breast tissue Increased levels of oestrogen Liver cirrhosis (liver failure) Medications - digoxin, Spirolactone
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When would you think spider naevi is caused by liver cirrhosis
>5
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Name 3 signs on the chest of increased oestrogen levels and what would this point towards
Spider naevi Gynaecomastia Decreased hair Point towards liver cirrhosis
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What are the causes of abdominal distension
6Fs Fat, fluid, flatus, foetus, faeces, fulminant mass
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What is the mnemonic for abdominal distension
6Fs Fat, fluid, flatus, foetus, faeces, fulminant mass
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Define caput medusae
Enlarged paraumbilical veins = portal hypertension (liver cirrhosis)
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Name 2 late signs of haemorrhagic pancreatitis
Greys Turners sign Cullens sign
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Describe cullens sign
C bruising around umbilicus
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Describe grey turners sign
T flank bruising
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Name a stoma found on the right iliac fossa, spouted and liquid stool
Ileostomies
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Name a stoma found on the right iliac fossa, spouted containing urine
Urostomies
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What are the two types of stoma found on the right iliac fossa
Ileostomies Urostomies
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Name a stoma found on the left iliac fossa, flushed to the skin and containing stool
Colostomies
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Why is a stoma spouted
Due to risk of damage to the skin if the contents make contact
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Describe rebound tenderness
Wall compressed slowly When released rapidly = sudden sharp pain Non-specific. Unreliable
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Describe voluntary guarding
Contraction of abdominal muscles in response to pain
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Describe involuntary guarding
Involuntary tension of abdominal muscles occurring on palpitation of peritonitis
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In what conditions may involuntary guarding be present
Appendicitis Diverticulitis
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Define Rovsing's sign
Palpitation of left iliac fossa causes pain in right iliac fossa
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Define Murphy's sign
R. costal margin pain on deep inspiration causes halting on inspiration
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Why does the Murphy's sign occur
Gallbladder comes in contact with hand causing pain Acute cholecystitis
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Palpitation of the liver how far away from the liver suggests hepatomegaly
>2cm
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What does a nodular consistency of the edge of the liver indicate
Cirrhosis
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What does hepatic tenderness suggest
Hepatitis or cholecystitis (may be gallbladder)
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What is pulsatile hepatosmegaly caused by
Tricuspid regurgitation
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On a GI exam is the gallbladder palpable
No If palpable - enlargement secondary to biliary flow obstruction
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What does tenderness of the gallbladder suggest
Cholecystitis
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What does a distended painless gallbladder suggest
Pancreatic cancer
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How does a gallbladder feel on palpitation
Palpitation at a r. costal margin in the mid-clavicular line Well rounded mass that moves with respiration
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Should a spleen be palpable on a GI examination
Healthy = not palpable Palpable = 3x size
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What level is bifurcation of the aorta
L4
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What would pulsation of the bifurcation of the aorta on a GI examination suggest
Triple A
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In a healthy person should the bladder be palpable
No
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How do you percuss the spleen
RIF to left hypochondrium (left costal margin) whilst the patient takes deep breaths ## Footnote When advance to the left costal margin - use right hand to palpate. Roll pateint slightly towards you - place left hand posterioly. This may bring a tip of a moderatley enlagred spleen towards you. Only becomes palpable when 2-3x its normal size
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How do you percuss the liver
RIF to right hypochondrium whilst taking a deep breath | Hand palpate deep feel for desceding edge being push down by diaphgram ## Footnote Normal = liver palpate 1cm below the right costal margin on deep inspiration Galllbladder = not usually palpable unless enlarged
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How do you locate the liver by percussion
Move 1-2cm up until note changes from resonant to dull Indicates the location of the lower liver border
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How do you locate the spleen by percussion
Move 1-2cm until the note changes from resonant to dull - full inspiration then full expiration. Percuss area lowest intercostal space - 8th or 9th rib in left axillay line Indicates location of the spleen
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Should the spleen by able to be percussed on an abdominal exam
Healthy = not identifiable Splenomegaly = identifiable
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How do you percuss the bladder
Percuss downwards in the midline from umbilical region towards the pubic symphysis
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What would a distended bladder feel like on percussion
Dull to percuss - allows approximate bladder's upper border
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When should shifting dullness be completed on an abdominal examination
Only if ascites
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Describe how shifting dullness is examined
Percuss umbilical region to l. flank - dullness suggests the presence of ascites if fluid in the flank Keep fingers where it became dull - ask to roll onto r. side (towards you for stability) Keep patient there for 30 seconds - repeat percussion in same area
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Describe what would be found on an abdominal examination if ascites where present
Area which was dull to percuss when laying down will be resonant when on side (dullness has shifted)
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Describe the bowel sounds of a normal bowel
Gurgling every 6 seconds
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Describe the sounds of a bowel obstruction
Tinkling bowel sounds
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Describe the bowel sounds of an ileus (peristalsis)
Absent bowel sounds
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How many minutes do you have to listen to bowel sounds to be confident of diagnosis
3 minutes
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What do vascular bruits suggest
Turbulent blood flow
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To find aortic bruits were do you auscultate
1-2cm superior to umbilicus - bruit associated with AAA
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To find renal bruits were do you auscultate
1-2cm superior to umbilicus - slightly lateral to midline on each side
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What is a renal bruit associated with
Renal artery stenosis
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What Gi cause is associated with pitting oedema
Hypalbuminaemia due to liver cirrhosis (protein losing enteropathy)
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What mnemonics is used to complete a GI examination
SHURG
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Describe SHRUG
Stool sample Hernia orifices (femoral and inguinal) Rectal examination Urinalysis Genitals + inguinal lymph nodes
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What does pallor of the palmar suggest
Anaemia
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What is the cause of palmar erythema
Increased circulating oestrogens in liver failure
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What are the different forms of leukonychia
Leukonychia partialis Terry's nails/leukonychia totalis ## Footnote Leukoncyhia partialis - small isolated patches - seen on trauma. If striae effects all nails - chemotherapy Leukonchia totalis - due to hypoalbuminae
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Describe leukonychia partialis
Small isolated white patches or striae - normal in normal response to minor trauma to the germinal matrix If affects all nails may be following a course of chemotherapy
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Describe leukonychia totalis/Terry's nails
Whitening of the entire nail occurring in hypoalbuminemia
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Name the possible causes of leukonychia totalis/terry's nails
Due to hypoalbuminemia Nephrotic syndrome Liver failure Protein malabsorption Protein-losing enteropathies
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What is the formal name for spoon shaped nails and what is the cause
Koilonychia Suggests chronic iron deficiency
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Describe the examination of hands in a GI examination
Examine the front and back of the hands Nails Temperature Asterixis Pulse and BP Forearms - muscle waiting and scratching
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Describe how asterixis are investigated on a GI examination
Hyperextend wrists and maintain position for 15 seconds Coarse flapping tremor suggests liver failure with failure of ammonia metabolism to urea ## Footnote Can be seen in renal failure and respiratory failure in CO2 retention
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In a GI examination what are you checking the forearms for
Muscle wasting Scratches - suggestive of pruritis (itching)
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What other name is given to asterixis
Liver flap
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Name 5 things you are looking for on an eye examination
Jaundice Subconjunctival pallor Xanthelasma Corneal arcus Kayser-Fleischer rings
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Define xanthelasma
Yellow bumps on or near eyelid caused by cholesterol deposits
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Define corneal arcus
Lipid accumulate in peripheral cornea - forms grey ring around iris
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In early stages of Kayser-Fleischer rings due to Wilson's disease how are they best seen
Slit lamp
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Define Telangiectasia
Small dilated blood vessels - looking on GI examination on the face
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Name features that you would be looking for on a GI examination
Telangiectasia Pigmentation Angular stomatitis Glossitis Dehydration Halitosis (bad breath) Dental caries Ulcers
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Define halitosis
Bad breath
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What can angular stomatitis (sore corners of the mouth) be caused by
Deficiency of vitamin B6., B12, folate or iron
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What can painful glossitis (abnormal smooth red appearance of the tongue) be caused by
Deficiency seen in vitamin B12 or folate
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What can painless glossitis (abnormal smooth red appearance of the tongue) be caused by
Iron-deficiency
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What are two features that are examined on a GI examination of the chest
Spider naevi Gynaecomastia
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Define gynaecomastia
Male breast development ## Footnote May be due to increased circulating oestrogens in liver failure
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Define Troisier's sign
Enlarged left supraclavicular lymph node (Virchow's node) due to metastasis from an intra-abdominal malignancy
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Define Virchow's node
Left supraclavicular lymph node
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What would be a sign of weight gain in an abdominal examination
Striae (stretch marks)
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Name what is inspected for on the abdomen on a GI examination
Scars, skin, skin lesions Shape and symmetry Movement during breathing Visible swellings and masses Visible peristalsis Visible aortic pulsation Distended veins
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What may distended veins in an abdominal inspection
May indicate inferior vena cava obstruction or portal hypertension
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What would the movement of the chest wall during breathing in an abdominal inspection suggest
Diaphragmatic ventilation usually ceases with acute peritonitis and ventilation is then via movement of chest wall
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Breakdown the definitions of the 5F's of abdominal distention
Fluid (ascites) Faeces (constipation) Flatus (subacute intestinal obstruction) Foetus (pregnancy) Fat (obesity)
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What should be done on an abdominal examination if the stomach appears distended
Succussion splash ## Footnote Shake the stomach brisky from side to side whilst listening for a sloshing sound
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How large must be spleen be to be palpable on palpation
2-3x its normal size
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Define Courvoisier's Law
States that in the presence of a palpable gallbladder + jaundice is NOT likely to be gallstones
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Which kidney is rarely palpable even in thin people
Left
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If aorta is expansile what would this suggest
Aneurysmal dilation
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Define Murphy's sign
Breathe out Gently place hand below the right costal margin in the midclavicular line (approximate location of gallbladder) Positive = inspiration is prevented due to inflamed bladder coming into contact with examiners fingers
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Where is the superior border of the liver
6th rid mid-inspiration
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What could cause the liver to be displaced downward which would give the false impression of hepatomegaly
In respiratory diseases e.g. emphysema
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Using the Castell's method to percuss the spleen what would be a positive sign
Note changes from resonant on full expiration to dull on full inspiration
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What is a resonant note on full expiration when percussing the spleen likely to be due to
Air-filled stomach or splenic flexure of colon
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When percussing the spleen what would be a sign of splenomegaly
Dull percussion will be present when the inferior pole reaches the 8th or 9th intercostal space
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If an elderly patient presents with epigastric pain - what test should be commenced? What is a key differential?
Troponin Inferior MI may present with epigastric pain
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Name the differentials associated with epigastric pain
Oesophagitis Gastritis Myocardial infarction Peptic ulcer Pancreatitis
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Name the differentials of right upper quadrant pain
Cholecystitis Cholangitis Biliary colic Hepatitis Duodenal ulcer Pneumonia
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Name the differentials of left upper quadrant pain
Sphenic pain - enlargement, infarction, rupture
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Name the differentials of right iliac fossa pain
Appendicitis Chron's disease Ectopic pregnancy Renal stones Mesenteric adenitis Torsion of ovarian cyst
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Name the differentials of left iliac fossa pain
Diverticulitis Ectopic pregnancy Renal stone Mesenteric adenitis Torsion of ovarian cysts
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Name the differentials of flank pain
Renal colic Pyelonephritis
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Name the differentials of suprapubic pain
Urinary tract infection Testicular torsion Miscarriage Pelvic inflammatory disease
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What are the risk factors of GI
Pre-existing Gi diseases Family history of Gi disease Alcohol Smoking Recreational drugs Diet
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What is the key family history you are asking for in a GI examination
Familial adenomatous polyposis
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