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What is a common cause of acute gastritis?
Which type of gastritis is primarily associated with Helicobacter pylori infection?
What is a symptom that may indicate severe acute gastritis?
Which morphological change is NOT associated with acute gastritis?
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What percentage of patients taking aspirin for rheumatoid arthritis may develop acute gastritis?
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Which is a potential complication of chronic gastritis?
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What type of gastritis is associated with autoimmune conditions leading to pernicious anemia?
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In a case of acute erosive gastritis, what might severe gastrointestinal bleeding lead to?
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What is the most common complication of peptic ulcers?
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Which part of the gastrointestinal tract is commonly affected by duodenal ulcers?
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Which factor is known to impair mucosal defense, leading to gastric ulcers?
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At what age range is duodenal ulcer prevalence most common?
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What type of tumor is most commonly associated with gastric cancer?
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What is a common site for gastric ulcers?
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Which test is commonly used for diagnosing H.Pylori infection?
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What is a characteristic appearance of active ulcers in morphology?
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Which component is primarily responsible for neutralizing stomach acid?
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What is a common congenital anomaly of the stomach?
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What characterizes acute gastritis?
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What is a primary cause of gastritis?
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Which statement about chronic gastritis is accurate?
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What is NOT a feature of congenital pyloric stenosis?
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Which part of the stomach pathology aids in the regeneration and repair of the mucosa?
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In which condition does epithelial cell damage occur without associated inflammation?
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Study Notes
Stomach Anatomy and Physiology
- The stomach is a muscular organ responsible for digesting food and producing gastric juices.
- It has a mucosal lining that protects it from the acidic environment.
- This protection involves a mucus barrier, bicarbonate secretion, epithelial cell regeneration, mucosal blood flow, and prostaglandin secretion.
Congenital and Developmental Abnormalities of the Stomach
- Congenital abnormalities of the stomach are rare, but they can include:
- Absence of the stomach
- Dextroposition (stomach on the right side)
- Microgastria (small stomach)
- Cysts, duplication, and diverticula
- Atresia (complete blockage)
- Congenital pyloric stenosis
Congenital Pyloric Stenosis
- It occurs in 3-4 times more males than females, particularly in firstborn children.
- There is a genetic component, and siblings are 5 times more likely to be affected.
- It is associated with Turner syndrome and trisomy 18.
- It presents in the first 2-3 weeks of life with persistent projectile non-bilious vomiting.
- Characterized by hypertrophy of the circular muscle of the pyloric sphincter.
Gastritis
- Inflammation of the stomach lining associated with mucosal injury.
- Commonly caused by infectious agents, such as Helicobacter pylori, and autoimmune or hypersensitivity reactions.
- Epithelial cell damage and regeneration without inflammation is called gastropathy.
- Classification:
- Acute - Short-term, neutrophilic infiltrate.
- Chronic - Longer duration, mononuclear cell infiltrate (lymphocytes and macrophages).
Acute Gastritis
- Usually transient and characterized by neutrophilic infiltration, edema, vascular congestion, and potential erosion or hemorrhage.
- Causes: Heavy NSAID use, excessive alcohol consumption, heavy smoking, severe stress, systemic infection, and ischemia.
- It can be asymptomatic or present with epigastric pain, nausea, vomiting, and hemorrhage.
- A major cause of massive hematemesis, particularly in alcoholics.
Chronic Gastritis
- Characterized by longer-duration inflammation, leading to mucosal atrophy, metaplasia, dysplasia, and increased risk of gastric cancer.
- Classification:
- Type A (Autoimmune) - Associated with pernicious anemia and autoantibodies against intrinsic factor and parietal cells. Diffuse mucosal damage of the body and fundic mucosa.
- Type B (Antral) - Most common form, linked to Helicobacter pylori infection.
Helicobacter pylori
- Motile, gram-negative bacteria found in the antral mucosa.
- Produces urease, toxins, and adhesins to bind to the epithelium.
- Can cause:
- Diffuse involvement of the body and antrum (pangastritis) associated with reduced acid output.
- Infection confined to the antrum (antral gastritis) associated with increased acid output.
H. pylori Infection and Chronic Gastritis
- H. pylori affects the antral mucosa.
- Histopathology: Lymphocytic and plasma cell infiltrate, atrophy, metaplasia, and dysplasia.
- Dysplasia is a precursor lesion to gastric cancer.
- Other causes of chronic gastritis: Psychological stress, caffeine, alcohol, tobacco, radiation, bile reflux, Crohn's disease, and graft-versus-host disease.
Peptic Ulcers
- Occur in areas exposed to acid and pepsin.
- Chronic lesions, usually single, <4 cm in diameter.
- Common sites:
- Duodenum (first part)
- Stomach (antrum)
- Barrett's mucosa
- Gastrojejunostomy
- Jejunum
- Meckel's diverticulum
Epidemiology of Peptic Ulcers
- Remitting and relapsing nature.
- High morbidity due to pain, loss of work hours, and cost of treatment.
- More common in younger individuals (22-55 years old) for duodenal ulcers.
- More common in older individuals (40-70 years old) for gastric ulcers, with equal prevalence in men and women.
Aetio-Pathogenesis of Peptic Ulcers
- Imbalance between acid-pepsin activity and mucosal integrity.
- Factors:
- Increased acid-pepsin activity (duodenal ulcers)
- Impaired mucosal defense (gastric ulcers)
- Helicobacter pylori infection (duodenitis/gastritis)
- Other influences (smoking, alcohol, NSAIDs)
Morphology of Peptic Ulcers
- Gross appearance:
- Duodenal ulcers: Usually located in the first part, anterior wall, and can be "kissing ulcers."
- Gastric ulcers: Typically on the lesser curvature, body, or antrum.
- Size: <2 cm in diameter, round to oval, punched out, straight walls, variable depth.
- Base of the ulcer: Smooth, clean, adherence to liver or pancreas, scarring and puckering.
Microscopic Features of Peptic Ulcers
- Active ulcers have four zones:
- Necrosis and fibrin
- Nonspecific inflammation
- Granulation tissue
- Fibrous/scar tissue
- Adjacent mucosa often shows gastritis, with or without H. pylori.
Investigations for Peptic Ulcers
- Barium meal, blood counts, H. pylori testing, gastric function tests, endoscopy
Complications of Peptic Ulcers
- Perforation
- Bleeding
- Stenosis (pyloric, tea-pot deformity, hour-glass stomach)
- Penetration
- Carcinoma
- Intractable pain
Gastric Carcinoma
- Most common type of malignant tumor in the stomach: adenocarcinoma.
- Incidence peaks in the 5th-7th decades.
- More common in men (2:1 ratio).
- Lower socioeconomic groups and Asian/South American countries have a higher incidence.
Etiology of Gastric Carcinoma
- Genetic: Familial predisposition, blood group A, mutations in CDH1 gene.
- Environmental factors: Dietary factors (smoked meats, pickled foods, etc.)
- Premalignant conditions: Chronic gastritis, peptic ulcers, polyps.
Morphology of Gastric Carcinoma
- Sites:
- Cardia: 10-15% (junction of esophagus and stomach)
- Body: 25%
- Antrum: 40-50%
- Diffuse: 10-15%
- Gross features:
- Exophytic (protuberant mass) or ulcerative (erosive lesion).
- Size varies widely, 2 cm to >30 cm.
Stages of Gastric Carcinoma
- Based on depth of invasion and lymph node involvement.
- Early stage: Confined to mucosa or submucosa.
- Advanced stage: Invasion into muscularis propria or serosa, spread to lymph nodes.
- Distant metastasis: Liver, lungs, peritoneum.
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This quiz explores the anatomy and physiology of the stomach, including its role in digestion and protection mechanisms. It also covers congenital and developmental abnormalities, such as pyloric stenosis and microgastria, highlighting their incidence and genetic factors.
