Misc Flashcards
1
Q
interstitial cells of cajal
A
“pacemaker cells” of the intestines
2
Q
infectious esophagitis due to HSV
A
multi nucleated giant cells
Focal punched out ulcers
Odynophagia
3
Q
Schatzki ring almost always associated with
A
hiatal hernia
4
Q
vomiting center located in
A
medulla
5
Q
phase 1 detox in liver
A
Adds a functional group.
Activates/inactivates drug.
More hydrophilic
6
Q
phase 2 detox in liver
A
Conjugates drug.
Inactive, susceptible to excretion
7
Q
Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma
A
- older adults
- smoking
- chronic pancreatitis
- NOT alcohol
- CA-19-9
- painless jaundice
- secondary diabetes
- pancreatic intestinal neoplasia (PanIN)
8
Q
serous cystadenoma
A
- benign
- older adults
- honey comb
- lined by simple cuboidal cells
9
Q
intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm (IPMN)
A
- mucin producing
- malabsorption
- epithelial lining
- risk for malignancy
10
Q
mucinous cystic neoplasm (pancreas)
A
- large mucin filled cysts
- ER+
- risk for malignancy
- lined by columnar epithelium
11
Q
solid & pseudopapillary tumors
A
- young adults
- solid & cystic mass
- malignancy potential
12
Q
currant jelly stool
A
intussusception
13
Q
CRC screening if: HNPCC
A
20-25 yrs
14
Q
CRC screening if: FAP
A
12
15
Q
CRC screening if: pancolitis
A
8 years after diagnosis, every year
