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Which of the following is a pre-malignant lesion that results from metaplasia of esophageal mucosa into gastric or intestinal mucosa?
Which of the following is a pre-malignant lesion that results from metaplasia of esophageal mucosa into gastric or intestinal mucosa?
- Esophageal Adenocarcinoma
- Barrett's Esophagus (correct)
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Esophagus
- Reflux Esophagitis
What is the most common symptom associated with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)?
What is the most common symptom associated with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)?
- Heartburn (correct)
- Melena
- Hematemesis
- Dysphagia
Which of the following is a feature of Barrett's Esophagus?
Which of the following is a feature of Barrett's Esophagus?
- Mutation of tumor suppressor genes
- Presence of goblet cells (correct)
- Inflammation of squamous mucosa
- Activation of oncogenes
What may occur as a consequence of recurrent and persistent reflux in GERD?
What may occur as a consequence of recurrent and persistent reflux in GERD?
Which factor does NOT predispose individuals to Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)?
Which factor does NOT predispose individuals to Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)?
What type of genetic abnormalities/mutations are typically required for malignant transformation in diseases like esophageal adenocarcinoma?
What type of genetic abnormalities/mutations are typically required for malignant transformation in diseases like esophageal adenocarcinoma?
What is the most common causative agent of gastritis that leads to an increased risk of adenocarcinoma?
What is the most common causative agent of gastritis that leads to an increased risk of adenocarcinoma?
Which bacterial enzyme, produced by H. pylori, generates ammonia to protect the bacteria from the acidic environment?
Which bacterial enzyme, produced by H. pylori, generates ammonia to protect the bacteria from the acidic environment?
What is the typical presentation of H. pylori infection in the stomach?
What is the typical presentation of H. pylori infection in the stomach?
Which of the following complications is associated with stress ulcers in ICU patients?
Which of the following complications is associated with stress ulcers in ICU patients?
What is the common pathological finding in individuals infected with H. pylori?
What is the common pathological finding in individuals infected with H. pylori?
Which bacterial gene encodes toxins that play a role in the pathogenesis of H. pylori-associated gastritis?
Which bacterial gene encodes toxins that play a role in the pathogenesis of H. pylori-associated gastritis?
What is the major risk factor for developing esophageal adenocarcinoma?
What is the major risk factor for developing esophageal adenocarcinoma?
What is the characteristic appearance of the gastroesophageal junction in a patient with Barrett's esophagus?
What is the characteristic appearance of the gastroesophageal junction in a patient with Barrett's esophagus?
Which symptom is often associated with both gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and esophageal adenocarcinoma?
Which symptom is often associated with both gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and esophageal adenocarcinoma?
Inflammation of the stomach (gastritis) can be caused by all of the following EXCEPT:
Inflammation of the stomach (gastritis) can be caused by all of the following EXCEPT:
Which of the following protective measures is NOT found in the stomach?
Which of the following protective measures is NOT found in the stomach?
What is a common clinical complication associated with Barrett's esophagus?
What is a common clinical complication associated with Barrett's esophagus?
