Gastroenterology — Flashcards

Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma often presents in _____ (age group) as an enlarging lymph node or an extranodal mass

Patients with diffuse esophageal spasm typically present with _____ solid / liquid dysphagia

CVID is associated with low immunoglobulin levels due to decreased _____ cells

DIC typically presents with _____ platelet count

One cause of vitamin B12 deficiency is _____ (e.g. sprue, enteritis)

What is the most common cause of iron deficiency in male adults (20-50 years old)? _____

Chronic prostatitis presents as dysuria with pelvic or _____ pain

What is the most common cause of iron deficiency in the elderly (developing world)? _____

What is the most common cause of iron deficiency in the elderly (Western world)? _____

One risk of passive immunotherapy is IgE production and anaphylaxis, especially in patients with selective _____ deficiency