Gastroenterology — Flashcards

Diffuse esophageal spasms are treated with _____ and/or calcium channel blockers.

_____ syndrome is caused by a gastrinoma of the pancreas (non- cells) or duodenum

_____ presents with esophageal rings and linear furrows, often seen on endoscopy

_____ classification is used for the assessment of sphincter of Oddi dysfunction.

_____ appearance of the gastric mucosa is seen in cases of portal hypertensive gastropathy

Acute pancreatitis is most commonly due to _____ or gallstones

_____ results from portosystemic shunting between the paraumbical veins (portal) and small epigastric veins of the abdominal wall (systemic)

Late complications of GERD include:- _____ esophagus - ulcerations followed by esophageal strictures

Cyst fluid analysis in _____ will show a low CEA level and low level of cyst fluid amylase

AST/ALT _____ is suggestive while AST/ALT > 3 is highly suggestive of alcoholic liver disease