Gastroenterology & Hepatology — Flashcards
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Gallstones are typically made of _____
What is the first-line imaging for assessing ascites? _____
Mesenteric adenitis is most commonly caused by _____
On examination, _____ has a +ve Murphy's sign which is when the examiner instructs the patient to breathe out, then palpates gallbladder (RUQ), instructs the patient to breathe in, which causes inspiratory arrest because of gallbladder pain as the diaphragm pushes gallbladder down into palpated hand
Acute cholecystitis characteristically presents with _____ & fever
What investigation aside from US is recommended for all new-onset ascites? _____
Patients with appendicitis _____ hungry
Hint: hungry/not hungry?
MALT is a type of _____ lymphoma which most commonly occurs in the stomach
Hint: Non/Hodgkin's
Stomach MALT is associated with _____ infection. Eradication of the infection can cure the condition
Patients with malignancy of unknown origin with presentations compatible with hepatocellular cancer should have an _____
Hint: what tumour marker investigation?
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