Gastroenterology — Flashcards

What is the most common cause of hematochezia in adults?_____

What infection is associated with acalculous cholecystitis? _____

Squamous cell carcinoma of the esophagus may present with _____ due to involvement of the recurrent laryngeal nerve

Biliary tract diseases (e.g. PSC, PBC) present with features of _____ jaundice

Pancreatic adenocarcinoma often presents with weight _____, secondary to malabsorption and anorexia

Legionnaires' disease caused by Legionella pneumophila is associated with _____

If a patient with ACTH-dependent Cushing syndrome has no increase in ACTH secretion following a CRH stimulation test, the most likely cause of their syndrome is _____

-thalassemia major is associated with extramedullary hematopoiesis, which can be observed on abdominal physical exam as an enlargement of the _____

Anal fissures are associated with constipation and _____ diets

Which stage of Bordetella pertussis infection is characterized by gradual recovery?_____