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

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Oesophageal web

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Thin membranes of normal oesophageal tissue which partially obstruct oesophagus

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Oesophageal pouch

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Stretched tissue that pushes outwards through muscular wall

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