Gastroenterology — Flashcards

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

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

DIC typically presents with _____ platelet count

What gender is more commonly affected by myasthenia gravis? _____

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

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

Vitamin B7 (biotin) deficiency presents with _____, macular dermatitis, mental status changes, enteritis, and lactic acidosis

What gender is more commonly affected by autoimmune disease? _____

Dermatomyositis can present as a paraneoplastic syndrome associated with _____

Which immunodeficiency is characterized by absent B cells in peripheral blood? _____