GI pathology (6) Flashcards
What is Sjogren syndrome
an autoimmune disorder that destroys the lacrimal and salivary glands, causing dry eyes and mouth.
it is a systemic disease that can lead to lymphoma
Which disease is warthins tumor associated with
Sjogren syndrome
How is Sjogren syndrome treated
adequate oral hydration and careful hygene. as well as cholinergic agents (stimulate saliva)
Lubricating solutions for the eye
steroids for the systemic problems
What is a mucoepidermoid carcinoma
a common malignant salivary gland tumor that is often in the parotid gland
What is a hiatal hernia
a dilated portion of the stomach protrudes above the diaphragm which can cause ulceration and bleeding.
what are the manifestations of a hiatal hernia
heartburn, regurgitation of chyme, GERD progressing to reflux esophagitis
What are the two types of hiatal hernias
sliding (most common)
paraesophageal -rolling-
What is mallory-weiss syndrome
GE junction tears that are caused by vomiting and manifest through bleeding, pain, and infection.
how is mallory-weiss syndrome treated
cauterization, it usually heals but can sometimes be fatal
what is barrett esophagus
replacement of squamous epithelium by columnar epithelium with goblet cells that is caused by chronic reflux esopahgitis
What is the danger with barrett esophagus
it can drastically increase your risk of adenocarcinoma
what is the treatment for barrett esophagus
you screen for high grade dysplasia
What are the two types of esophageal carcinomas, and how do they differ
Adenocarcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma
how do the risk factors for adenocarcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma differ
risk factors for adenocarcinoma is barretts esophagus
risk factors for squamous cell carcinoma is esophagitis, smoking, alcohol, genetics
how does the location of adenocarcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma differ
adenocarcinoma is found in the distal 1/3 of esophagus
squamous cell carcinoma is in the middle 1/3 of the esophagus
what are the symptoms for adenocarcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma
both and insidious onset and late obstruction
What is gastritis
an inflammatory disorder of the gastric mucosa that can lead to erosion
what is acute gastritis
superficial erosion of the mucosa due to H. Pylori, or NSAIDS, Alcohol, and smoking
What are the types of chronic gastritis
chronic fundal gastritis (autoimmune)
Chronic antral gastritis (more common)
gastritis can lead to intestinal metaplasia
what is the difference between erosion and an ulcer
erosion is when erosion only occurs in the mucosa, ulcers are when the erosion goes all the way through the mucosa and into the submucosa
What are the causes of Stomach ulcers
H. Pylori, NSAIDS
what are the manifestations of stomach ulcers
GI bleeding, perforation, and epigastric pain