Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) and Esophagitis
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What is the characteristic histologic finding of Eosinophilic Esophagitis?

  • Epithelial infiltration by eosinophils (correct)
  • Neutrophils in the mucosa
  • Intestinal metaplasia within the esophageal squamous mucosa
  • Goblet cells and distinct mucous vacuoles

    • What is the most common GI disease in the outpatient setting in the US?

  • Eosinophilic Esophagitis
  • Barrett Esophagus
  • Acute Gastritis
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) (correct)

    • What is the complication of Chronic GERD that increases the risk for development of esophageal adenocarcinoma?

  • Gastropathy
  • Gastric Polyps
  • Eosinophilic Esophagitis
  • Barrett Esophagus (correct)

    • What type of esophageal tumor is associated with long-standing GERD and Barrett Esophagus?

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

    What is the most common cause of Chronic Gastritis?

    <p>Helicobacter pylori</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the complication of Chronic Gastritis that can lead to vitamin B12 deficiency and neurologic changes?

    <p>Autoimmune gastritis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of gastric adenocarcinomas?

    <p>H. pylori infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of gastric polyps are associated with intestinal metaplasia and mucosal atrophy?

    <p>Gastric adenomas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of diffuse infiltrative growth pattern of gastric adenocarcinomas?

    <p>Composed of mucus-filled signet ring cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common mesenchymal tumor of the abdomen?

    <p>Gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary location of low- or intermediate-grade neuroendocrine (carcinoid) tumors?

    <p>Small intestine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the genetic mutation associated with gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs)?

    <p>activating mutations in either the c-KIT or the PDGFRA tyrosine kinases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common cause of tooth loss in individuals under 35 years of age?

    <p>Dental caries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of dental caries?

    <p>Destruction of tooth structure by acid end products of sugar fermentation by bacteria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is gingivitis associated with?

    <p>Buildup of dental plaque and calculus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the outcome of periodontitis if left untreated?

    <p>Eventual loss of dentition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical presentation of herpes simplex virus in the oral cavity?

    <p>Vesicles that rupture and heal, without scarring</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of aphthous ulcers?

    <p>Painful superficial ulcers of unknown etiology</p> Signup and view all the answers

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