Pathology Flashcards

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What is Barrett’s Esophagus?

A

Metaplasia* of esophageal cells into stomach cells, caused by GERD

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Celic disease is intolerance to __. Loss of __, therefore loss of ___. what is AKA

A

gluten
villi
absorption
Non-tropical sprue

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3
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Chrons is AKA ___-sided problem. WHat are the 2 classic appearances? Leads to what??

A
Right sided
Skip lesions
Cobblestone appearance
*no bloody diarrhea, that's UC
Leads to dehydration b/c most H2O is absorped in small intestine
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What is dysphagia?

A

difficulty swallowing

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5
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What is dysarthria?

A

Inability to make words

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6
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Hirschprung’s AKA? Absence of ___ ___

A

Congenital Megacolon

Myenteric plexus

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What is intrussusception? Caused by what vaccine?

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Telescoping of intestine onto itself, can be caused by rotovirus vaccine

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What is Puetz Jegher’s?

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Polyps in entire GI tract

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9
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What is Plummer Vinson Syndrome? WHat is key characteristic to know?

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Iron Deficiency anemia, cheilosis, and glossitis

*Esophageal Webbing

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