Upper GI Tract Conditions Flashcards
1
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Achalasia
A
Failure of the lower esophagus sphincter (LES) muscle to relax
2
Q
Esophageal cancer
A
Malignant tumor of the esophagus
3
Q
Gastric carcinoma
A
Malignant tumor of the stomach
4
Q
Esophageal varices
A
Swollen, varicose veins at the lower end of the esophagus
5
Q
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
A
Solids and fluids return to the mouth from the stomach
6
Q
Peptic ulcer
A
Open sore or lesion of the mucous membrane of the stomach of duodenum
7
Q
Hernia
A
Protrusion of an organ or part through the muscle normally containing it
