Gastroenterology — Flashcards

Flashcard 1321: Acute symptoms of Chagas disease include chagoma and _____

Answer: Romaña's sign

Flashcard 1322: What dermatologic lesion is a small fluid-containing blister < 1 cm?_____

Answer: Vesicle

Flashcard 1323: Which type of esophageal cancer (SCC or adenocarcinoma) is classically associated with achalasia?

Answer: Squamous cell carcinoma

Extra: Chronic food stasis in achalasia leads to inflammation and an increased risk of **squamous cell carcinoma**. Adenocarcinoma is primarily associated with Barrett's esophagus (GERD).

Flashcard 1324: Brain injury similar to mild global cerebral ischemia may occur with repeat episodes of _____

Answer: hypoglycemia (e.g., insulinoma)

Flashcard 1325: Parotitis can present with elevated serum _____

Answer: amylase

Flashcard 1326: Treatment of uric acid kidney stones involves _____ of urine (e.g. potassium bicarbonate)

Answer: alkalinization

Flashcard 1327: Achalasia is characterized by _____ LES pressure on esophageal manometry

Answer: high

Flashcard 1328: Carcinoid syndrome is characterized by bronchospasm (asthmatic wheezing), recurrent diarrhea, and _____

Answer: flushing of the skin

Flashcard 1329: The anti-SSA and anti-SSB antibodies in Sjogren syndrome are against _____

Answer: ribonucleoproteins

Flashcard 1330: About 10% of cases of insulinoma are associated with _____ syndrome

Answer: MEN 1