Histopathology MedEd Flashcards
metaplasia
change in one mature cell type for another mature cell type
2 ways of cancer development
metaplasia –> dysplasia pathway
Adeno-carcinoma pathway
describe an adenocarcinoma
gland forming
mucin secreting
squamous cell carcionoma
make keratin - even in non-keratinsed tissue
inter-cellular bridges
define necrosis
represents energy failure
non-energy dependent cell death
cell lysis due to loss of electro-ionic pathway
z line
squamo-columnar junction
stricters of oesophagus
inflammation –> ulceration –> loss of surface epithelium –> repair –> replacement of useful cells with myofibroplasts –> scarring/strictures
oesophageal cancer pathway
inflammation –> metaplasia –> metaplasia withe goblet cells –> dysplasia –> cancer
two types of barratts
columnar metaplasia columnar metaplasia + goblet cells = intestinal type columnar --> greater risk of malignant transformation
cancers of oesophagus levels and causes
mid-distal - SCC - smoking and drinking
Distal - adenocarcinoma - GORD
what can cause oesophageal varices
any cause of portal hypertension
- cirrhosis
- portal vein thrombosis
- IVC obstruction
lining of stomach
columnar epithelium
specialised cells of the stomach
parietal cells - acid
P cells/chief cells - pepsin
causes of acute gastritis
NSAIDs, booze, H.pylori, stress
causes of chronic gastritis
autoimmune
bacteria - h.pylori
corrosives. e.g. acid
CMV( renal transplant) and crohns
complications of gastritis
cancer
perforation
ulceration
what bacteria is H.pylori?
Gram negative curved rod
hydrogenase: produce energy by oxidising molecular H2 +/- Cag pathogenicity island = poorer outcome
cancers associated with H.pylori
adenocarcinoma
lymphoma
MALT