Gastroenterology & Hepatology — Flashcards

What is the second-line investigation for acute cholecystitis if ultrasound is inconclusive? _____

On examination appendicitis can present with _____ which is RLQ pain elicitied on deep plpation of the LLQ

What are the red flag signs in a patient presenting with RUQ pain, fever (acute cholecysitits)? _____

Hint: 3

Mesenteric adenitis is most commonly caused by _____

What is the first-line imaging for assessing ascites? _____

On examination pain on appendicitis localises to _____ (tenderness at the junction of the lateral third & medial two-thirds of a line drawn from the R anterior supeiror iliac spine to the umbilicus)

What investigation aside from US is recommended for all new-onset ascites? _____

_____ is a bacterial infection of the biliary tract, commonly due to biliary obstruction

Patients with appendicitis _____ hungry

Hint: are-/not

Iatrogenic cause of ascending cholangitis is _____