GI Pathology Worksheet 1

what does atresia mean

a congenital absence of an orifice in the body

with the condition of duodenal atresia, what anatomy demonstrates the “double-bubble” sign

stomach and duodenum

describe pyloric stenosis

increased muscle thickening of the pyloric canal that decreases the opening

what is another name for Hirschsprung’s disease and what causes it

congenital megacolon

caused by a lack of nerve cells in the muscle layers of the distal colon

what condition is the most common cause of esophagitis

GERD

describe how Barrett’s esophagus can become cancerous

abnormal tissue growth in the lining of the esophagus can be cancerous

describe the radiographic appearance of peptic ulcers

a persistent collection of barium surrounded by a halo of edema

which type of hernia demonstrates a Shatzki’s Ring

type I - sliding hiatal hernia

what diagnostic exam should be performed when looking for gastric enteritis

double contrast UGI

what is another name for regional enteritis and what segment of the intestinal tract is most often involved

Crohn’s disease

terminal ileum

what pathology radiographically presents the string sign

pyloric stenosis

what is another name for appendicitis and which modality is best to diagnosis it

cholecystitis

CT

radiographically during a BE how does the bowl appear in a patient with chronic ulcerative colitis

smooth with no haustra

what is the major cause associated with esophageal varices

portal hypertension

what is the most frequent abnormality found on UGI studies

sliding hernias

what is a common result of esophageal atresia

tracheoesophageal fistulas

what are three complications associated with peptic ulcers

GI bleeds

perforation

outlet obstruction