Pathology - Stomach

Question 1

name some possible causes of acute gastritis

Answer 1

burns
chemicals 
shock
trauma
head injury

Question 2

name the three possible causes of chronic gastritis

Answer 2

autoimmune
bacterial
chemical

Question 3

what autoantibodies are associated with autoimmune gastritis?

Answer 3

anti-parietal

anti intrinsic factor

Question 4

what haematological complication can occur in autoimmune gastritis and why?

Answer 4

pernicious anaemia

due to B12 deficiency

Question 5

what pathological changes can be seen in autoimmune gastritis?

Answer 5

atrophy and intestinal metaplasia in the body of the stomach

Question 6

what is the most common cause of bacterial gastritis?

Answer 6

H.pylori

Question 7

what does H.Pylori gastritis increase the risk of?

Answer 7

peptic ulcers

gastric cancers

Question 8

name three possible causes of chemical gastritis

Answer 8

NSAIDs
alcohol
bile reflux

Question 9

what is peptic ulceration?

Answer 9

a breach in the GI mucosa as a result of acid and pepsin attack

Question 10

what parts of the GI tract can be affected by peptic ulcers?

Answer 10

1st part of the duodenum
stomach
gastro oesophageal junction
stomas

Question 11

describe the overall appearance of peptic ulcers

Answer 11

2-10cm

edges are clear cut and punched out

Question 12

what are some possible complications of peptic ulcers?

Answer 12

perforation
haemorrhage
stenosis
intractable pain