Gastroenterology — Flashcards

Lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV) is characterized by late tender _____

The tears in Mallory-Weiss syndrome are caused by a rapid increase in _____ pressure (ex. retching, vomiting)

Esophagitis with linear ulcerations is characteristic of what viral infection? _____

Which thyroid imbalance presents with hyperdefecation / diarrhea? _____

Angio-_____ is an acquired malformation resulting in tortuous dilation of vessels of the GI tract

Patients with Lambert-Eaton Syndrome present with _____ symptoms (dry mouth, constipation, impotence)

Pellagra is a vitamin deficiency complication associated with _____ in a(n) C3/C4 dermatome distribution

Without active vWF, _____ will rupture much more easily, resulting in GI bleeding and Iron Deficiency Anemia

Acromegaly may cause growth of visceral _____, leading to dysfunction

Which type of lymphoma is associated with extranodal involvement? _____

Hint: Hodgkin or non-Hodgkin