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GI system- Exam II Flashcards

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Diseases of the GI tract can be classified as: (5)

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  1. developmental disorders
  2. inflammatory diseases
  3. functional disorders
  4. circulatory disturbances
  5. neoplastic diseases
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Describe the process of digestion (6):

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  1. ingestion
  2. mastication
  3. deglutition
  4. digestion
  5. absorption
  6. excretion
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  • Hiatal hernia
  • Reflux esophagitis
  • Barret esophagus
  • Achalasia
  • Esophageal varices
  • Esophageal cancer

These are all GI diseases

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esophagus

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  • Acute gastritis
  • Chronic gastritis
  • Peptic ulcer disease
  • Stomach cancer

These are all GI diseases involving the:

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stomach

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  • Meckel diverticulum
  • Bowel obstruction
  • Herniation
  • Adhesions
  • Intussusception
  • Volvulus
  • Adenocarcinoma
  • Carcinoid tumor

These are all GI diseases involving the:

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small intestine

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  • Pseudomembranous colitis
  • Diverticulosis
  • Crohn disease
  • Ulcerative colitis
  • Adenomatous polyps
  • Colon cancer

These are all GI diseases involving the:

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Large intestine

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The layers of the GI system include:

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  1. mucosa
  2. submucosa
  3. muscularis propria
  4. adventitia or serosa
  5. vasculature
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The layers of the mucosa of the GI system include:

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  1. epithelium
  2. lamina propria
  3. muscularis mucosae
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The muscularis propria of the GI system can be either:

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circumferential or longitudinal

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Important clinical symptoms and signs relating to the GI system include: (8)

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  1. dysphagia
  2. vomiting
  3. hematemesis
  4. hematochezia
  5. melena
  6. diarrhea
  7. constipation
  8. odynophagia
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Important clinical symptoms relating to the GI system -

difficulty in swallowing:

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dysphagia

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Important clinical symptoms relating to the GI system -

expulsion of stomach contents through the mouth:

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vomiting

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Important clinical symptoms relating to the GI system -

vomiting of fresh, red blood:

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hematemesis

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Important clinical symptoms relating to the GI system -

bright, red blood in stool:

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hematochezia

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Important clinical symptoms relating to the GI system -

black, tarry feces:

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melena

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Important clinical symptoms relating to the GI system -

frequent, loose, watery bowel movements:

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diarrhea

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Important clinical symptoms relating to the GI system -

hard feces that are difficult to eliminate:

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constipation

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Important clinical symptoms relating to the GI system -

painful swallowing:

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odynophagia

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Painful swallowing =

Difficulty in swallowing =

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odynophagia; dysphagia

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A subspecialty of internal medicine involved with diagnosis, treatment, and procedures involving the GI system:

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gastroenterology

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Upper GI endoscopy:

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esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD)

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Lower GI endoscopy:

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colonoscopy

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Describe the layers of the esophagus

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  1. Mucosa (epithelium, lamina propria, muscularis mucosae)
  2. Submucosa
  3. Muscularis
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Clinical signs and symptoms of esophageal disease include:

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  1. dysphagia
  2. odynophagia
  3. heartburn
  4. acid regurgitation into the mouth
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A burning behind the sternum related to GERD:

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Heartburn

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Acid regurgitation into the mouth is a sign of:

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GERD

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Dysfunction of ganglion cells of myenteric plexus (Auerbach plexus) that prevents proper relaxation of lower esophageal sphincter- a motility disorder:

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achalasia

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Achalasia can be described as:

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a functional motor disorder

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Achalasia symptoms can include:

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  1. dysphagia
  2. halitosis
  3. regurgitation
  4. proximal dilation
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30
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This image describes what disease?

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achalasia

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31
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Plummer-Vinson Syndrome may also be referred to as:

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Paterson-Kelly syndrome

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Severe Fe-deficiency anemia seen in Scandinavian, and Northern European women:

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Plummer-Vinson Syndrome (Paterson-Kelly Syndrome)

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  • Mucosal atrophy- atrophic glossitis
  • esophageal webs- dysphagia
  • increased risk for squamous cell carcinoma
  • Severe fe deficiency anemia

These are all symptoms of:

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Plummer-Vinson Syndrome (Paterson-Kelly Syndrome)

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In Plummer-Vinson Syndrome (Paterson-Kelly Syndrome), there is an increased risk for:

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squamous cell carcinoma

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In Plummer-Vinson Syndrome (Paterson-Kelly Syndrome), there is an increased risk for squamous cell carcinoma, especially in what locations? (3)

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  1. esophagus
  2. oropharynx
  3. posterior oral cavity
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36
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What results from portal hypertension that produces venous dilation?

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esophageal varices

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37
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Esophageal varices are caused by:

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portal hypertension producing venous dilation

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38
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What can be seen in the image? What disease does this symptom appear in?

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Atrophic glossitis (mucosal atrophy); Plummer-Vinson Syndrome (Paterson-Kelly syndrome)

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  1. Rupture of esophageal varices lead to ____ & ____
  2. Rupture of varix is associated with ____
  3. Rupture of varix accounts for _____
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  1. hematemesis & massive upper GI bleed
  2. high mortality
  3. half of the deaths in advanced cirrhosis
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These images are all showing:

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esophageal varices

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41
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What accounts for half of deaths in advanced cirrhosis?

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esophageal varices

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42
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Seen in chronic alcoholics, where vigilant retching causes esophageal lacerations and hemorrhage:

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Mallory-Weiss tears (mallory-weiss syndrome)

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These images show:

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Mallory-Weiss tears (mallory-weiss syndrome)

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Widened diaphragmatic hiatus that allows protrusion of the stomach through the diaphragm:

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hiatal hernia

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In a hiatal hernia, the ____ is pulled into the thorax

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gastroesophageal junction

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Gastric metaplasia of lower esophageal mucosa- columnar epithelium replaces stratified squamous epihtelium

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barretts esophagus

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What are the symptoms associated with Barretts esophagus?

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  1. odoynophagia
  2. ulceration
  3. hemmorhage
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48
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Individuals with Barretts esophagus are at an increased risk for:

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adenocarcinoma

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49
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In barretts esophagus, ___ replaces ___

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columnar epithelium replaces stratified squamous epithelium

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50
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What are two types of esophageal cancer?

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  1. squamous cell carcinoma
  2. adenocarcinoma
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In cases of ____ individuals experience dysphagia due to narrowing of lumen or interference with peristalsis

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esophageal cancer

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Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma, occurs more often in ___ , has ___ variation, and has ___ prognosis

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older adults; geographical variation; poor prognosis

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What is the most common type of esophageal cancer world wide? What is the most common esophageal cancer in the U.S?

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squamous cell carcinoma; adenocarcinoma of the esophagus

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54
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Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma is most common in the ____ of the esophagus

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middle third

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55
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What are some risk factors associated with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma?

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  1. alcohol & tobacco
  2. Plummer vinson syndrome
  3. diet
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Esophageal adenocarcinoma typically is located in the:

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lower segment of esophagus

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57
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What is a risk factor for esophageal adenocarcinoma?

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barret esophagus

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58
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What esophageal cancer is most common in the u.s?

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esophageal adenocarcinoma

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What are the steps of an esophagus developing esophageal adenocarcinoma?

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  1. squamous epithelium
  2. esophagitis
  3. barretts esophagus (columnar epithelium)
  4. dysplasia
  5. carcinoma
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List the epithelial cells of the stomach:

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  1. mucous cells
  2. parietal cells
  3. chief cells
  4. endocrine cells
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The parietal cells of the stomach are responsible for secreting:

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HCL and intrinsic factor

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The chief cells of the stomach are responsible for secreting:

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pepsin

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The endocrine cells of the stomach (also called ____) are responsible for secreting:

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G-cells; gastrin

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Inflammation of the gastric mucosa:

65
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Gastritis that is purely erosive in nature, due to irritant and NSAIDS

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acute gastritis

66
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Gastritis that is either erosive or non-erosive, due to infection or autoimmune process

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chronic gastritis

67
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What are the symptoms of acute erosive gastritis

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  1. epigastric burning
  2. pain
  3. nausea
  4. vomiting
68
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Describe the erosions seen in acute erosive gastritis:

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shallow erosions

69
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What may be the cause of acute erosive gastritis?

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  1. aspirin
  2. NSAIDs
  3. alcohol
  4. stress
  5. shock
  6. sepsis
70
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One of the major causes of hematemesis in alcoholics:

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acute erosive gastritis

71
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Chronic gastritis is referred to as ___ or ___ gastritis

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infectious or autoimmune

72
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The most common form of chronic gastritis is due to:

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infection by helicobacter pylori

73
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Why does autoimmune chronic gastritis occur?

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autoantibodies to parietal cells (HCL)

74
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Helicobacter pylori gastritis can be responsible for causing: (3)

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  1. peptic ulcer disease
  2. adenocarcinoma
  3. MALT lymphoma
75
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H. Pylori is considered a potential:

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human carcinogen

76
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How do we test for H. Pylori?

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  1. visualize gram-negative S-shaped rods
  2. biopsy and silver stain
  3. urea breath test
  4. antibody test for H. pylori
77
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autoimmune gastritis may also be called:

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atrophic gastritis

78
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autoantibodies against gastric parietal cells causing gastric mucosal atrophy:

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autoimmune (atrophic) gastritis

79
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What are some risk factors for autoimmune (atrophic) gastritis

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  1. no intrinsic factor
  2. low serum vitamin b-12
  3. pernicious anemia
80
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deeper than erosions and may extend to muscularis

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gastric stress ulcers

81
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Risk factors for gastric stress ulcers include:

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ICU patients- shock, trauma, burn, sepsis

82
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Most peptic ulcers are generally:

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solitary lesions

83
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Most peptic ulcers occur in the ____

84
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98% of peptic ulcers are located in the:

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duodenum and stomach

85
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sharply-demarcated ulcer with clean, smooth base

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peptic ulcer

86
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Chronic peptic ulcer lesions may exhibit:

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puckering due to fibrosis

87
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describe the clinical course/symptoms of peptic ulcer disease:

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  1. acute/chronic blood loss
  2. nausea, vomiting, hematemesis, & melena
  3. perforation (major cause of death in PUD)
88
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What is the major cause of death in PUD?

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perforation

89
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In peptic ulcer disease, immediate pain =

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gastric ulcer

90
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In peptic ulcer disease, delayed pain =

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duodenal ulcer

91
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Peptic ulcer disease can be described as a ____ disease with decreased ___

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multifactorial disease; decreased mucosal resistance

92
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A common infectious cause of peptic ulcers is:

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infection with H.pylori

93
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What drugs may cause peptic ulcers?

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Aspirin & NSAIDs

94
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Hormonal hyper secretion syndromes leading to peptic ulcers can be described as:

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neuroendocrine

95
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What are two neuroendocrine syndromes associated with peptic ulcers?

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Cushing syndrome (corticosteroids) & Zollinger-Ellison syndrome (gastrin)

hyper secretion of these hormones

96
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What are 5 complications of peptic ulcer disease?

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  1. minor hemorhage
  2. marhor hemorhage
  3. perforation
  4. stenosis & obstruction
  5. penetration into pancreas
97
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condition characterized by gastrin-secreting tumor in pancreas or duodenum (“gastrinoma”)

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Zollinger-Ellison syndrome

98
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Gastrinoma:

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Zollinger-Ellison syndrome

99
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In Zollinger-Ellison syndrome hypergastrinemia causes:

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hyper secretion of gastric acid

100
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Can be described as severe peptic ulcer disease with multiple ulcers in unusual locations:

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Zollinger-Ellison syndrome

101
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gastric adenocarcinoma is seen more often in ___ individuals and has a ___ prognosis

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older individuals; poor

102
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Risk factors for gastric adenocarcinoma include:

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  1. smoked fish (nitrosamines)
  2. H. Pylori infection
  3. chronic atrophic gastritis
  4. gastric adenomatous polyps
103
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gastric adenocarcinoma most often occurs in the:

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lesser curve of antropyloric region

104
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Describe the intestinal type of adenocarcinoma:

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bulky tumors composed of glandular structures

105
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Describe the diffuse type of gastric adenocarcinoma:

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infiltrative growth of poorly differentiated cells (linitis plastica)

106
Q

Metastatic adenocarcinoma to the ovaries:

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Krukenburg tumor

107
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B/L ovarian metastases is commonly seen in:

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Krukenberg Tumors

108
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Krukenberg tumors are frequently of ____ origin caused by ____ cells

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gastric origin; mucus producing cells

109
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Gastrointestinal tract lymphomas include:

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  1. non-hodgkin lymphoma
  2. primary lymphomas
  3. secondary lymphomas
110
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Is hodgkin lymphoma or non-hodgkin lymphoma associated with gastrointestinal tract lymphoma:

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NON-hodgkin

111
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Primary lymphomas of the gastrointestinal tract:

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MALT-omas and other NHLs

112
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Secondary lymphomas of the gastrointestinal tract involve:

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extranodal spread

113
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Gastric MALT lymphoma: What is the most common site for extranodal lymphomas?

114
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B-cell lymphomas of mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue:

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MALT lymphomas

115
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Gastric MALT lymphoma is associated with:

A

H. Pylori infection

116
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What can be found in the innermost layer of the small intestine?

117
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Developmental defect of the ileum- a blind pouch containing all layers:

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meckel diverticulum

118
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Meckel diverticulum may be referred to as:

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“left-sided appendix”

119
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What may produce symptoms similar to appendicitis?

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mocked diverticulum

120
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causes of bowel obstruction include: (4)

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  1. herniation
  2. adhesions
  3. intussusception
  4. volvulus
121
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Herniation is caused by:

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weakness in peritoneum

122
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Locations of hernias include: (4)

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  1. inguinal
  2. femoral
  3. umbilicus
  4. incisional
123
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Fibrotic bridges of peritoneum:

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intestinal adhesions

124
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Intestinal adhesions may:

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trap and kink bowel segments

125
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Adhesions are usually a sequelae of:

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prior surgery or infection

126
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When the small intestine invaginates into itself, and becomes necrotic unless everted:

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intussusception

127
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When small intestine invaginates into itself, it will become ____ unless ___

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necrotic; everted

128
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Rotation of a loop of intestine about its own mesenteric root

129
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Where are volvulus most commonly occur?

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small intestine and sigmoid colon

130
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Volvulus leads to:

131
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adenocarcinoma of the small intestine is:

132
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A low-grade malignancy of neuroendocrine cells, appearing as mucosal nodules:

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carcinoid tumor

133
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A carcinoid tumor is a low-grade malignancy of ____ cells, appearing as ____

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neuroendocrine cells; mucosal nodules

134
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A carcinoid tumor may occur throughout the GI tract but are most common in the:

135
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A carcinoid tumor may produce hormones such as:

136
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Caused by a serotonin producing carcinoid tumor that is asymptotic until metastasis to the liver:

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carcinoid syndrome

137
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Carcinoid syndrome is caused by a ____ producing carcinoid tumor that is:

A

serotonin; asymptomatic until metastasis to the liver

138
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In carcinoid syndrome, what happens to the serotonin that is no longer metabolized by the liver?

A

causes cramping, diarrhea, flushing and bronchospasm

139
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Name the characteristic feature of the large intestine:

140
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Name the characteristic feature of the small intestine:

141
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The large intestine may be referred to as the:

142
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What plexi are in the enteric nervous system?

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myenteric (Auerbach) and submucosal (messier)

143
Q

The colon is colonized by:

A

non-pathogenic strains of bacteria

144
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Hirschsprung disease may also be referred as:

A

congenital megacolon

145
Q

Developmental defect of enteric nervous system- angangliosis of terminal colon (myenteric plexus):

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Hirschsprugn disease- congenital megacolon

146
Q

consists of out-pouching of mucosa and submucosa through muscular layer of colon:

A

diverticulosis

147
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Diverticulosis is associated with:

A

a low bulk diet & straining during defecation

148
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If diverticulosis becomes inflamed it transitions to:

A

diverticulitis

149
Q

neoplastic polyps of the intestine may also be called:

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adenomatous polyps or adenomas

150
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What are the two categories of intestinal polyps?

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  1. neoplastic polyps
  2. non-neoplastic polyps
151
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What are the two types of neoplastic polyps in the intestine?

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  1. tubular adenoma
  2. villous adenoma
152
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What are two types of non-neoplastic polyps in the intestine?

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  1. hyperplastic polyp (most common)
  2. hamartomatous poly (Peutz-Jeghers syndrome)
153
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Non-neoplastic hyperplasia of the epithelium; most common:

A

hyperplastic polyp

154
Q

A hyperplastic polyp is considered:

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NOT pre-malignant

155
Q
  • large, pedunculate polyp, consisting of all layers of the mucosa
  • may be associated with Peutz-Heghers syndrome
  • risk for intussusception
  • no malignant change
A

hamartomatous polyp

156
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  • autosomal dominant condition
  • pigmented macula’s of oral mucosa and peri oral skin
  • hamartomatous polyps of bowel

-incrased risk for adenocarcinoma outside GI tract (pancreas, breast, lung, ovary, uterus)

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Peutz-Jegher Syndrome

Pathology (24 decks)

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