Small Intestine/Colon Issues Flashcards

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What is acute mesenteric lymphadenitis?

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a syndrome of acute RLQ abdominal pain associated with mesenteric lymph node enlargement and a normal appendix

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PE/Clinical presentation of mesenteric adenitis?

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Pain in the upper abdomen or RLQ, localized in right side but not precise location.

CT helps with diagnosis

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Lab test for mesenteric adenitis?

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CBC-leukocytosis

Abdominal sonography/CT scan

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Diverticula disease is defined as?

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Colonic diverticula are herniations of mucosa and submucosa through the muscularis

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DiverticulOSIS is defined as?

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asymptomatic presence of multiple colonic diverticula

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DiverticulITIS is defined as?

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inflammatory process or localized perforation of a diverticulum.

LLQ spasm and guarding

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Painful diverticular disease can present with?

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LLQ pain and often relieved by defecation.

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Crohns disease best but more expensive diagnostic imaging?

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Magnetic resonance enterography (MRe) it is able to distinguish active from chronic fibrotic disease but is more expensive.

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CT of the abdomen for Crohns disease will show?

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thickening of the terminal ileum and is helpful in identifying abscesses and other complications

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UC extraintestinal manifestations?

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liver disease

sclerosing cholangitis

Arthritis

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UC ocular manifestations?

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Iritis

Uveitis

Episcleritis

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UC derm manifestations?

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Erythema nodosum (but more common in crohns)

Pyoderma gangrenosum

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UC mucosa manifestations?

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Aphthous stomatitis

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IBS Rome III diagnostic criteria?

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recurrent abdominal pain or discomfort at least 3 days per month in the past 3 mos associated with 2 or more following?

  • pain is relieved or improved with defecation
  • its onset is associated w/ a change in the frequency of bowel movement
  • its onset is associated w/ a change in the form or appearance of the stool
  • 3mo w/ sxs onset for at least 6 mos before diagnosis.
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Acute appendicitis sxs?

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Vomiting

Rectal tenderness

Rebound tenderness w/ fever

Pain found in the back or right flank if the appendix is
retrocecal

Psoas sign

Obturator sign

Rovsing sign

McBurney’s sign

Subcutaneous hyperesthesias

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MCC obstruction of appendicitis in adults?

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Fecaliths

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What imaging is done for suspected appendicitis?

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Multidetector CT scan

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What do you NOT administer for suspected acute appendicitis?

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Nothing by mouth

DO NOT administer analgesics or antibiotics until a diagnosis is made

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General Rx for confirmed acute appendicitis?

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IV antibiotic prophylaxis to cover gram-negative bacilli and anaerobes

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Crohn’s disease mucosal findings?

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Cobblestoning, aphthoid and deep ulcers

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How can Crohn’s be distinguished between UC?

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presence of transmural involvement and the frequent presence of noncaseating granulomas and lymphoid aggregates on bx.
- skips lesions, but UC goes from abnormal to normal (no skipping)

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Is rectal involvement present in UC?

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Yes, if the disease is active

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Lab test for UC?

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Lab test for Crohns disease?

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Is there nocturnal diarrhea with IBS?
NO!
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A superior mesenteric artery is susceptible to embolism because?
of the vessel caliber and a narrow-angle of departure from the aorta
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What is ischemic bowel disease?
Inadequate flow of oxygenated blood to intestines Results from blockage or narrowing of arteries: ie clot, tumor, atherosclerosis.
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S/Sx of ischemic bowel disease?
severe post-prandial pain weight loss "fear of eating" acute mesenteric ischemia: severe pain but minimal PE findings.
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Define chronic mesenteric ischemia?
Intermittent severe ischemia results in abdominal colic beginning 15-30 min postprandially, lasting 1-2 hrs and severe atherosclerosis of 2 or all 3 (superior, inferior and celiac)
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PE findings of chronic mesenteric ischemia?
abdominal bruit weight loss negative CA workup
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Diagnositic imaging of chronic mesenteric ischemia?
Angiogram (gold standard) Doppler US or MRA
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Usual age and medical hx of a pt with superior mesenteric artery embolism?
>60 yrs old with a. fib
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Triad of sudden onset of sxs with superior mesenteric artery embolism?
History of coronary artery disease Acute abdominal pain Acute gastrointestinal emptying: N/V/D
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What is superior mesenteric artery syndrome?
vomiting believed to be secondary to compression of the duodenum by the superior mesenteric artery
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Non-occlusive mesenteric ischemia usually presents in what age population with what medical hx?
Elderly pts with recent UTI and possible sepsis.
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Gold standard imaging for Non-occlusive mesenteric ischemia?
Colonoscopy However, CT scan and MRI may show ischemia and angiogram may show narrowing
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What is mesenteric venous thrombosis (MVT)?
thrombotic occlusion of the mesenteric venous system involving major trucks or smaller branches and leading to intestinal infarction in its acute form
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Common presentation of a pt with mesenteric venous thrombosis (MVT)?
Female, smoker, OCPs, recent trauma: ie MVA. Usually caused by superior mesenteric vein
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S/Sx of mesenteric venous thrombosis (MVT)?
Mid abdominal colicky pain positive heme stool test N/V/D Anorexia
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Most helpful imaging for MVT?
CT scan: will show bowl wal thickening, venous dilation, and venous thrombus
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What will an XR show for MVT?
ileus, ascites, bowel dilation, bowel wall thickening loop separation, thumb printing.
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Where do neoplasms arise in regard to colorectal cancer?
The luminal surface of large bowel 40%-42% in descending colon
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Cause of colorectal cancer?
3rd MC cancer 2nd leading cause of cancer deaths 90% occur after age of 50 50% are within reach of the flexible sigmoidoscope
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Family hx of what syndrome increase risk for colorectal cancer?
Peutz-Jeghers syndrome
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Right-sided colon cancer clinical presentation?
Anemia Dull, vague, uncharacteristic abdominal pain Rectal bleeding Liquid stool May have no symptoms at all
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Left-sided colon cancer clinical presentation?
Change in bowel habits (constipation, tenesmus, pencil-thin stools) Rectal bleeding (bright red on the surface) Intestinal obstruction (d/t small lumen)
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Diagnostic test for colon cancer?
Digital rectal exams FOBT CBC-test for anemia Increased CEA LFT-indicated metastasis
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What age do you start getting a colonoscopy?
Age 50, repeat every 10 yrs if average risk pt
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What age do African Americans start getting a colonoscopy?
Age 45
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When do you get a colonoscopy if pt has 1-2 relatives with hx of CRC?
Every 5 yrs beginning at age 40 or 10 yr younger than the earliest diagnosis.
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Get colonoscopy every 1-2 yrs if pt has?
hereditary nonpolyposis CRC personal hx of CRC IDB
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Is cancer of the small intestine rare or not rare?
Rare- mostly seen with Crohns disease
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What is the MC type of cancer found in the small intestines?
Adenocarcinoma- 46% Maybe lymphoma, carcinoid.