Gastroenterology — Flashcards

Which blistering skin disorder, pemphigus vulgaris or bullous pemphigoid, may involve the oral mucosa? _____

Zollinger-Ellison syndrome is caused by a _____ of the pancreas or duodenum

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

Osteoarthritis often presents with pain in _____ joints after use (e.g. hip, knees, lower lumbar spine)

What type of jaundice is associated with gallstones, parasites, and liver fluke? _____

What is the treatment for Tetrodotoxin and Ciguatoxin poisoning?_____

The intestinal type of gastric carcinoma most commonly arises on the _____

What is the most common symptom of Norovirus infection?_____

Which Herpesvirus can result in esophagitis with linear ulcerations?_____

_____ hernias are found in about half of patients with Mallory Weiss syndrome and are considered a strong predisposing factor