Gastroenterology — Flashcards

What is the likely diagnosis? _____

Gastric ulcers present with epigastric pain that _____ with meals and can therefore lead to weight loss

Painless genital ulcer (chancre) is seen in _____

Hint: condition

Bleeding esophageal varices is managed with IVF, octreotide, and antibiotics followed by _____

Hint: surgical treatment

What is the likely diagnosis in a young adult female with symmetric, migratory, polyarticular arthritis/arthalagias with brief morning stiffness? The patient also has painless oral ulcers and splenomegaly. Laboratory examination reveals pancytopenia, RBCs and proteinuria on urinalysis. _____

What is the likely diagnosis in an elderly woman with three months of neck, shoulder, and hip pain, morning stiffness, as well as malaise and weight loss? ESR is elevated and creatine kinase is normal. _____

_____ may be used to treat acromegaly and gigantism if symptoms persist after trans-sphenoidal resection (to remove the adenoma)

Painful/tender thyroid with decreased iodine uptake is seen in _____

Hint: condition

What is the likely diagnosis in a premenopausal woman that presents with dyspareunia and dry vaginal mucosa? The patient's history is significant for chronic dry eyes/mouth. _____

What type of abdominal pain is associated with sudden onset severe pain that is out of proportion to PE? _____