Diverticulosis Overview
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What is the most pathogenic component of gluten?

  • MHC class II
  • tTG
  • IgA antibodies
  • Gliadin (correct)
  • Which cells mediate tissue damage in individuals with celiac disease?

  • Antigen presenting cells
  • Helper T cells (correct)
  • B cells
  • Natural killer cells
  • What is the classic presentation of celiac disease in adults?

  • Chronic diarrhea and bloating (correct)
  • Abdominal distension and failure to thrive
  • Increased intraepithelial lymphocytes
  • Skin vesicles (dermatitis herpetiformis)
  • What do IgA antibodies against in celiac disease?

    <p>Endomysium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the small bowel is most prominently affected by damage in celiac disease?

    <p>Duodenum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do symptoms of celiac disease typically resolve?

    <p>With a gluten-free diet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the classic presentation of colonic diverticula?

    <p>Abdominal pain with bloating and flatulence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common type of colonic polyp?

    <p>Hyperplastic polyps</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What genetic mutation is associated with the formation of adenomatous polyps?

    <p>APC mutations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main cause of achalasia?

    <p>Damage to ganglion cells in the myenteric plexus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of colonic polyp is benign but has premalignant potential?

    <p>Adenomatous polyps</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a clinical feature of achalasia?

    <p>Increased risk for esophageal squamous cell carcinoma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of dietary fiber in managing symptoms related to disturbed intestinal motility?

    <p>Improves symptoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens in portal hypertension that leads to dilation of the esophageal vein?

    <p>Back up of the left gastric vein into the esophageal vein</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic appearance of hyperplastic colonic polyps on microscopy?

    <p>'Serrated' appearance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is characterized by reflux of acid from the stomach due to reduced LES tone?

    <p>Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Bird-beak' sign on barium swallow study is associated with which condition?

    <p>Achalasia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common cause of death in cirrhosis?

    <p>Rupture of dilated esophageal varices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a risk factor associated with the development of diverticula?

    <p>Straining during bowel movements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where do diverticula typically arise in the colonic wall?

    <p>Along the vasa recta in the muscularis propria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following complications can arise from a diverticulum causing attachment to a local structure?

    <p>Appendicitis-like symptoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the classic presentation of angiodysplasia rupture?

    <p>Hematochezia in an older adult</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which area of the colon is most commonly affected by ischemic colitis?

    <p>Cecum and right colon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which disorder results in thin-walled blood vessels and bleeding, especially in the mouth and GI tract?

    <p>Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the goal of screening for colorectal carcinoma?

    <p>To detect cancer early and remove adenomatous polyps before carcinoma develops</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does left-sided colorectal carcinoma usually present?

    <p>As a 'napkin-ring' lesion with decreased stool caliber and left lower quadrant pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is associated with right-sided colorectal carcinoma?

    <p>Iron-deficiency anemia and vague pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the 'T' in the staging of colorectal carcinoma represent?

    <p>Depth of invasion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which serum tumor marker is useful for assessing treatment response and detecting recurrence in colorectal carcinoma?

    <p>CEA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what age does screening for colorectal carcinoma usually begin?

    <p>50 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

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