Path 3 Esophagus Flashcards
1
Q
Esophagus lining
A
Non-keratinized stratified squamous
2
Q
Most common congenital anomaly
A
- Tracheoesophageal Fistulas
- Commonly with atresia
3
Q
Scleroderma
A
- Autoimmune disease
- Systemically affects Esophagus, Kidneys, Heart, and Lungs
4
Q
Zenker diverticulum
A
- Pharyngoesophageal diverticulum
- Immediately above upper esophageal sphincter
5
Q
Traction diverticulum
A
Mid esophagus
6
Q
Epiphrenic diverticulum
A
Right above diaphragm
7
Q
Plummer-Vinson syndrome
A
- Iron deficiency anemia
- Esophageal web
- Atrophic glossitis (beefy red tongue)
8
Q
Esophageal Webs
A
- Women >40
- Increased risk for SQC
9
Q
Mallory-Weiss Tear
A
- Laceration at gastroesophageal junction
- Caused by wretched vomiting
- High risk of transmural rupture
10
Q
Boerhaave syndrome
A
Esophageal rupture -> air in mediastinum, subcutaneous emphysema
11
Q
Esophageal Varices
A
-Increased portal pressure
12
Q
Odynophagia
A
Pain on swallowing
13
Q
Nutcracker Esophagus
A
- Excessively strong contractions
- Associated with GERD (Tx same)
- Outer longitudinal contracts independently from inner circular
14
Q
Diffuse Esophageal Spasms
A
-Diffuse uncoordinated peristalsis
15
Q
Achalasia
A
- Absence of peristalsis and failure of LES relaxation
- Due to myenteric ganglion cell damage
