Gastroenterology — Flashcards

Which electrolyte disturbance causes bone loss, osteomalacia (adults), and rickets (children)? _____

Paraneoplastic Encephalomyelitis is a paraneoplastic syndrome associated with antibodies against antigens in _____

Adults receiving parenteral nutrition are at high risk for fungal infection with _____

Villous adenomas can cause _____ diarrhea, hypovolemia, and electrolyte abnormalities

Interferon alpha may be used to treat _____ caused by HHV-8

What demographic is most commonly associated with irritable bowel syndrome? _____

MEN 2B is associated with mucosal _____ (oral/intestinal ganglioneuromatosis)

How does Listeriosis (Listeria monocytogenes) commonly present in healthy individuals?_____

Weight _____ is commonly seen in Giardia infections

Lichen planus often presents with reticular white lines on the surface, known as _____, especially on oral mucosa