Gastroenterology & Hepatology — Flashcards

> 90% of pancreatic cancers have a _____ mutation

What is the initial test for pancreatic cancer? _____

Risk factors for hiatus hernia included increased intra-abdominal pressure e.g. _____

What is the definitive investigation for small bowel obstruction? _____

Pancreatic cancer is often diagnosed _____ as it tends to present non-specifically

Hint: timeline

A alcoholic patient experiences sudden-onset severe epigastric pain that radiates to the back, vomiting, and has discolouration on the flank. What is the likely diagnosis? _____

In pancreatic cancer what masses may be palpated on examination? _____

Recurrent abdominal pain in irritable bowel syndrome is often related to _____ or associated with a change in stool frequency and/or stool form

What is the definitive investigation for large bowel obstruction? _____

Large bowel obstruction presents with abdominal pain, _____ and abdominal distenion

Hint: GI symptom