Gastroenterology — Flashcards

Patients with a first-degree relative with colon cancer should be screened via colonoscopy starting at age _____ or starting 10 years prior to their relative's presentation

Cyst fluid analysis in _____ will show a low CEA level and low level of cyst fluid amylase

Biliary _____ is a waxing and waning right upper quadrant pain associated with gallstones; may also have nausea and vomiting

Chicago type _____ (with oesophageal compression): It is characterised by simultaneous tonic contraction after swallowing.

_____ is a bacteria associated with peptic ulcers of the duodenum and stomach

_____ pigment gallstones (color) are radio-lucent and arise with biliary tract infection

In acute pancreatitis, pleural effusion is more common on the _____ side than the right

_____ hepatitis is characterized by elevated liver enzymes with ALT < AST

_____ is characterized by disordered esophageal motility due to inability to relax the lower esophageal sphincter

_____ syndrome is liver infarction secondary to hepatic vein obstruction