Pathology of Esophagus and Stomach

Question 1

Plummer-Vinson syndrome: symptoms, increased risk of what

Answer 1

plumbers DIE: triad of dysphagia, iron deficiency anemia, esophageal webs (and glossitis); increased risk of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma

Question 2

where are Zenker diverticula located?

Answer 2

just above upper esophageal sphincter

Question 3

dx: dysphagia, halitosis, mass in neck

Answer 3

Zenker diverticulum

Question 4

where does Mallory Weiss syndrome affect the GI tract?

Answer 4

gastroesophageal (GE) junction

Question 5

esophageal varices: risk factors (2)

Answer 5

alcoholics, portal hypertension

Question 6

where in the stomach are mucous cells located?

Answer 6

cardia and antrum

Question 7

dx: projectile nonbilious vomiting at 2-6 weeks of age

Answer 7

congenital pyloric stenosis

Question 8

stomach diseases associated with H. pylori infection (4)

Answer 8

chronic gastritis, peptic ulcer disease, gastric carcinoma, gastric MALT lymphoma

Question 9

Menetrier disease: pathogenesis

Answer 9

gastric hyperplasia of mucosa –> hypertrophied rugae, excess mucus production with resultant protein loss