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Which gene mutation is linked to hereditary diffuse gastric cancer?
Which gene mutation is linked to hereditary diffuse gastric cancer?
- E-cadherin (CDH1) (correct)
- PDGFR-alpha
- c-KIT (CD117)
- CDKN2A
What type of cells are found in Krukenburg (Ovarian) tumor?
What type of cells are found in Krukenburg (Ovarian) tumor?
- Epithelioid cells
- Spindle cells
- Neuroendocrine cells
- Mucin-filled signet ring cells (correct)
What is the cell of origin for GastroIntestinal Stromal Tumors (GIST)?
What is the cell of origin for GastroIntestinal Stromal Tumors (GIST)?
- Interstitial cell of Cajal (correct)
- Adipocyte
- Smooth muscle cell
- Neuroendocrine cell
Which gene mutation is responsible for approximately 70-80% of GastroIntestinal Stromal Tumors (GIST)?
Which gene mutation is responsible for approximately 70-80% of GastroIntestinal Stromal Tumors (GIST)?
What are the overexpressed/high levels of bio-markers associated with Neuroendocrine Tumors (NETs) or Carcinoid?
What are the overexpressed/high levels of bio-markers associated with Neuroendocrine Tumors (NETs) or Carcinoid?
Which location is the least progressive for Foregut Carcinoid?
Which location is the least progressive for Foregut Carcinoid?
What is the most common primary gastrointestinal lymphoma?
What is the most common primary gastrointestinal lymphoma?
What is the mnemonic used to remember the locations where neuroendocrine cells are found?
What is the mnemonic used to remember the locations where neuroendocrine cells are found?
What type of tumor is GastroIntestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST)?
What type of tumor is GastroIntestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST)?
What is the characteristic histology feature of Lymphoma derived from H. pylori infection?
What is the characteristic histology feature of Lymphoma derived from H. pylori infection?
What is the standard treatment for ulcer disease, stomach cancer, injury, and other diseases of the stomach?
What is the standard treatment for ulcer disease, stomach cancer, injury, and other diseases of the stomach?
Which type of Billroth involves anastomosis of the gastric stump to the duodenum?
Which type of Billroth involves anastomosis of the gastric stump to the duodenum?
What is the term for bile flowing backward into the stomach or esophagus?
What is the term for bile flowing backward into the stomach or esophagus?
Which complication involves parts of the small intestine bulging through the membrane that attaches the intestine to the abdominal wall?
Which complication involves parts of the small intestine bulging through the membrane that attaches the intestine to the abdominal wall?
What is the term for the stomach not processing food as quickly as it should, which can occur after gastrectomy?
What is the term for the stomach not processing food as quickly as it should, which can occur after gastrectomy?
After gastrectomy, how long does it generally take to regain energy levels and get used to new eating habits?
After gastrectomy, how long does it generally take to regain energy levels and get used to new eating habits?
What is the term for the condition where food travels to the small intestine before it's broken down properly?
What is the term for the condition where food travels to the small intestine before it's broken down properly?
Which type of Billroth involves anastomosis of the gastric stump to the jejunum?
Which type of Billroth involves anastomosis of the gastric stump to the jejunum?
What term describes a leak at the attachment site?
What term describes a leak at the attachment site?
What term is used when there is narrowing at the attachment site that connects partial stomach or esophagus and small intestine?
What term is used when there is narrowing at the attachment site that connects partial stomach or esophagus and small intestine?
What is the most common malignant type of stomach cancer?
What is the most common malignant type of stomach cancer?
Which early stage symptom is commonly associated with gastric cancer?
Which early stage symptom is commonly associated with gastric cancer?
In what way does H pylori cause gastric cancer?
In what way does H pylori cause gastric cancer?
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for gastric cancer?
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for gastric cancer?
What is the role of CagA cytotoxin released by H pylori?
What is the role of CagA cytotoxin released by H pylori?
Which cell lining of the stomach does adenocarcinoma commonly start in?
Which cell lining of the stomach does adenocarcinoma commonly start in?
What is the main method of treatment for gastric cancer involving the removal of the tumor?
What is the main method of treatment for gastric cancer involving the removal of the tumor?
What does H pylori release to raise the pH on the surface of epithelial cells?
What does H pylori release to raise the pH on the surface of epithelial cells?
What is a common symptom in later stages of gastric cancer that is more likely to occur in men?
What is a common symptom in later stages of gastric cancer that is more likely to occur in men?
Which condition is not associated with an increased risk of developing gastric cancer?
Which condition is not associated with an increased risk of developing gastric cancer?
