GIT (Questions) Flashcards
1
Q
42 y/o male evaluated. Brother died of cirrhosis at 48. Prussian blue stain showing blue intracytoplasmic granules. Physiologic defect in the family affects what process?
A
Intestinal Absorption
Hereditary Hemochromatosis; Fe in hepatocytes stained by Prussian Blue
2
Q
62 y/o female with episodes of bloody stools. Stool guaiac positive, CBC: Mild microcytic anemia. Colonoscopy: two abnormal mucosal vascularities in cecum and ascending colon
A
Angiodysplasia
(repeated obstruction of mucosal veins leading to tortuosity and dilation)
Cecum: Largest diameter and greatest wall tension: MC site for angiodysplasia (Common in >60, bleeding leading to Fe Deficiency: Microcytic Anemia)
