Gastroenterology & Hepatology — Flashcards

What is the curative management of cirrhosis? _____

Jaundice is a(n) _____ sign of cirrhosis and is commonly accompanied by pruritis

Hint: early/intermediate/late

What is the investigation for peptic ulcers if > 55 or red flag symptoms? _____

Paralytic ileus presents with _____ & reduced/absent gas

Hint: bowel changes

Biliary colic presents with _____, sudden-onset RUQ pain that lasts < 6 hours

Hint: severity

On examination for paralytic ileus there is _____ due to gas accumulation

_____ is a temporary obstruction of the cystic duct or common bile duct from a gallstone causing postprandial RUQ pain

Spot diagnosis = _____

Gynaecomastia & testicular atrophy are a(n) _____ sign of cirrhosis

Hint: early/intermediate/late

_____ is chronic inflammation of the liver causing scar tissue to replace normal tissue