Pathology Flashcards
What is Barrett’s Esophagus?
Metaplasia* of esophageal cells into stomach cells, caused by GERD
Celic disease is intolerance to __. Loss of __, therefore loss of ___. what is AKA
gluten
villi
absorption
Non-tropical sprue
Chrons is AKA ___-sided problem. WHat are the 2 classic appearances? Leads to what??
Right sided Skip lesions Cobblestone appearance *no bloody diarrhea, that's UC Leads to dehydration b/c most H2O is absorped in small intestine
What is dysphagia?
difficulty swallowing
What is dysarthria?
Inability to make words
Hirschprung’s AKA? Absence of ___ ___
Congenital Megacolon
Myenteric plexus
What is intrussusception? Caused by what vaccine?
Telescoping of intestine onto itself, can be caused by rotovirus vaccine
What is Puetz Jegher’s?
Polyps in entire GI tract
What is Plummer Vinson Syndrome? WHat is key characteristic to know?
Iron Deficiency anemia, cheilosis, and glossitis
*Esophageal Webbing