Gastroenterology & Hepatology — Flashcards

Primary peritonitis is without an identifiable cause, often assciated with _____ & peritoneal dialysis-associated peritonitis

Hint: condition

Gastric cancer may spread to the _____ lymph node known as Virchow's node

Gastric cancer can rarely present with hyperpigmented, velvety plaques of the neck & axilla known as _____

Gastric cancer may spread to the _____ region known as a(n) Sister Mary Joseph nodule

The most common fungal organism implicated in peritonitis is _____ in tertiary / immunocomprimised patients

Hint: organism

Inspection of a peritonitic abdomen may reveal _____ with the patient motionless & knees flexed

Palpation of a peritonitic abdomen may reveal _____, guarding and rebound tenderness

What is the initial investigation for gastric cancer? _____

Peritonitis presents with _____, diffuse abdominal pain with a(n) fever

Hint: severity?

Consider non-urgent upper GI endoscopy to assess for stomach cancer in patients with _____