Oesophageal Pathologies Flashcards
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Oesophageal varicies
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Extremely dilated sub-mucosal veins in the lower third of the oesophagus
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Oesophageal stricture
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Narrowing of oesophagus
3
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Oesophageal web
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Thin membranes of normal oesophageal tissue which partially obstruct oesophagus
4
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Oesophageal pouch
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Stretched tissue that pushes outwards through muscular wall