Gastroenterology — Flashcards

Which type of kidney stone is associated with staghorn calculi in children? _____

_____ is a non-alpha, non-beta, non-delta islet cell pancreatic tumor (also known as WDHA syndrome)

_____ cholecystitis is due to gallbladder stasis, hypoperfusion, or infection (no obstruction); seen in critically ill patients

What characteristic clinical sign is found on palpation of the skin in **gas gangrene** (myonecrosis) caused by *Clostridium perfringens*?

Which hematologic complication arises from Trichinella spiralis infection?_____

What hookworms (2) are associated with iron deficiency anemia?_____

What is the initial presentation of Kaposi sarcoma?_____

Complications of diverticulitis include _____, perforation, and obstruction (inflammatory stenosis)

Duodenal ulcers are almost always due to _____ (~ 90%) and why?

Hyper-IgM syndrome results in recurrent _____ infections, especially at mucosal sites