Path 4 Stomach Flashcards
Parietal/Chief cell location
Fundus
Bicarbonate supply
Vasculature and Surface epithelium (protection)
Omphalocele
Herniation of bowel into umbilical cord (covered by peritoneum)
Gastroschisis
Herniated bowels with no peritoneum
Pyloric Stenosis
- Projectile vomiting
- Tx Myotomy
Acute Gastritis Histology
- Neutrophils in lamina propria
- Intact surface epithelium
Causes of acute ulceration
NSAIDs and severe physiologic stress
Normal prostaglandin function in stomach
- Enhance bicarb secretion
- Inhibit acid secretion
- Promote mucin synthesis
- Increase vascular perfusion
Stress ulcer
Post-shock, severe trauma
Curling ulcer
- Post-severe burns
- Proximal duodenum
Cushing ulcer
- Intracranial disease (stimulate vagus -> gastric acid secretion)
- Stomach, duodenum/esophagus
- Often perforate
ICU prophylaxis
H2-R blocker
PPIs
Prostaglandin analogs
Acute v Chronic Gastritis histology
Acute - Edema, Neutrophils in lamina propria
Chronic - Lymphoplasmacytic cells
Active Chronic Gastritis
Chronic gastritis with superimposed active inflammation
Acute v Chronic Gastritis clinical
Acute has much more prominent signs (vomiting)
Chronic Gastritis causes
H. Pylori, Autoimmune
H. Pylori infection location
Gastric Antrum
H. Pylori virulence factors (4)
- Flagella
- Urease (produce ammonia)
- Adhesins
- Cytotoxin A
H. Pylori infection result
Increased acid production
H. Pylori infection histology
Lymphoplasmacytic infiltrate in lamina propria
H. Pylori Dx
Endoscope & Biopsy
Serology
Urea breath test
Autoimmune Gastritis cause
Ab against Parietal cells, Intrinsic Factor
Autoimmune Gastritis mechanism
Loss of parietal cells -> achlorydia -> hypergastrinemia -> G-cell hyperplasia
Autoimmune Gastritis comorbidity (2)
- Pernicious anemia
- Destruction of adjacent chief cells -> decreased pepsinogen