Gastroenterology — Flashcards

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

What is the most common cause of vitamin B12 deficiency?_____

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

A patient with acute prostatitis may have a tender, '_____' prostate on DRE

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

Chronic prostatitis presents as dysuria with pelvic or _____ pain

Which immunodeficiency is characterized by no B-cell differentiation into plasma cells? _____

What gender is more commonly affected by myasthenia gravis? _____

Does eosinophilic esophagitis respond to GERD therapy (e.g. PPIs)?_____

Which cause of genital ulceration presents with painless red genital ulcer that bleeds on contact?_____