Pathologic Conditions Flashcards
dental caries
tooth decay
periodontal disease
inflammation and degeneration of gums, teeth, and surrounding bone
esophageal cancer
malignant tumor of esophagus
esophageal varices
swollen varicose veins at the lower end of the esophagus
gastric cancer
malignant tumor of the stomach
gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
solids and fluids return to the mouth from the stomach
hernia
protrusion of an organ or part through the tissues and muscles normally containing it
colonic polyps
polyps protrude from the mucous membrane of the colon
colorectal cancer
adenocarcinoma of the colon or rectum, or both
Crohn disease
chronic inflammation of the intestinal tract
diverticulosis
abnormal outpouchings in the intestinal wall of the colon
hemorrhoids
swollen, twisted, varicose veins in the rectal region
inflammatory bowel disease
inflammation of the colon and small intestine
intussusception
telescoping of the intestines
irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
group f GI symptoms but without defined abnormalities in the intestines
ulcerative colitis
chronic inflammation of the colon with presence of ulcers
volvulus
twisting of the intestine on itself
cholelithiasis
gallstones in the gallbladder
corrhosis
chronic degenerative disease of the liver
hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC)
liver cancer
pancreatic cancer
malignant tumor of the pancreas
pancreatitis
inflammation of the pancreas
viral hepatitis
inflammation of the liver caused by a virus
