Pathology of Stomach Flashcards
1
Q
What is the most common type of chronic gastritis?
A
H.Pylori Associated
2
Q
What type of organism is H.Pylori?
A
gram negative curvilinear rod
3
Q
Which chemokine is very relevant to H.Pylori associated Gastritis?
A
IL-8
4
Q
Which cells produce anti H.Pylori antibodies?
A
Lamina propria plasma cells
5
Q
Name 3 things that can cause chemical gastritis.
A
Alcohol, NSAIDs, Bile reflux
6
Q
What is a peptic ulcer?
A
Breach in mucosa due to pepsin and acid attack
7
Q
What is the deepest layer in a peptic ulcer?
A
Fibrotic scar tissue
8
Q
Which syndromes/diseases are associated with gastric adenomcarcinoma?
A
Menetrier’s Disease and HNPCC Syndrome
9
Q
If unchecked, what do Maltomas develop into?
A
High Grade B-cell lymphoma
