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What is another name for the myenteric plexus? Where is it? Main function? auerbach's plexus
external muscle layer
What are the 2 muscle layers of the GI system inner circular
outer longitudinal
What is a cell of Cajal pacemaker cell in the GI that has a lower threshold
can set the # of depolarizations and contractions in an area of GI
describe the physiology of peristalisis Lumen is stretched
triggers muscle behind bolus to contract and muscle in front to relax
Describe the chewing reflex periodontal loading causes jaw muscles to relax and mandible to drop w gravity
stretch receptors then signal for muscle contraction
What are the important components of the oral prep phase Lip closure
cheek tonicity
What are the 3 key components to dental caries fermentable sugar
plaque (for anaerobic conditions)
Child is getting cavities before age 3: Nursing bottle syndrome
given fruit juice in bottle in crib
how does mono appear in the mouth palate irritation
tonsillitis
Pathogens associated with shellfish cholera
norovirus
what is included in the swallowing center of the brain nonvagal nuclei
nucleus ambiguus
Describe secretins release and role when duodenal contents have a pH <3.5
secretin stops gastric emptying
What is somatostain released in response to low pH
slows HCl production
1. medulla inhibits emptying
pepsin and HCl. Somatostatin also released
3. Secretin
GIP and CCK released"
brush border acts on maltose
sucrose
Bile secreted makes soluable
into cell
Upper esophagus
dysphagia and foul smelling vomit Zenker
What causes esophageal stenosis fibrous thickening of the submucosa. congenital or from reflux
caustic agents
Dysphagia
problems vomitting
Esophagus with acute neutro infiltrates that can progess to necrosis
ulceration or granulation esophagitis
genetics of adenocarcinoma of the esoph p53
rb
How does alpha amylase digest starches hydrolyzes the alpha 1
4 linkages
what 3 digestive components are found in saliva Alpha amylase
lingual lipase
What enzymes does the pancreas release amylase
lipase
then at the lumenal brush border endopeptidase
aminopeptidase and dipeptidase finnish the job."
Hartnup disease tryptophan deficiency
pellagra like
What gases are found in flatus "N2
CO2
What is the sequence of events in vommitting UES open
thrust out jaw
What is the main pharmacologic goal in treating PUD Controlling acid secretion
eliminate H. pylori
Use for PPI PUD
GERD
What GI drugs cause P450 inhibition Cimetidine
Omeprazole
MOA sucralfate interacts with HCl and forms a paste that creates a barrier for mucosa
increases Prostaglandin synth
What drugs interact with sucralfate "Slows absorption of dioxin
anticoags
dont mix with antacids
H2 blocks
MOA of misoprostol increase Mucous
NO
ADR misoprostol Diarrhea
gas
MOA bismuth subsalicylate "binds to mucous glycoproteins
protects against acid and bile
What are key Abx for H. pylori metranoidazole
tetracycline
3 prokinetics "Metaclopramide- Blocks D2
inc Ach
aka sineropedic dysphagia" Webs
etrophic tongue
Most common causes of dysphagia Achalasia
scleroderma
What is a zenker's diverticulum "false diverticulum
only the mucosa is involved
Symptomatic Diffuse Esophageal Spasm Crushing substernal pain
dysphagia
Cushing (CNS trauma
loss of vagal tone)"
What diseases are linked to PUD chronic gastritis
smoking
Where are lesions found in D-PUD close to the pylorus
often paired lesions.
PUD microscopically "fibropurulent exudate
necrosis
What is the pathogenesis of H pylori inflammatory reaction inc cytokines
inc gastrin
where is gastritis due to H pylori antral
high acid production
what is the appearence of H pylori infected tissue erythematous
course/nodular
Causes of reactive gastropathy chemical injury
NSAID
Increased IgE leveles
parasites
idopathic
celiac"
crohns
sarcoid
Common gastric polyp
single/multi
Large dilated glands
elongated branch crypts hyperplastic polyp
Polyploid type of GC solid mass projecting into lumen
may have ulceration
Ulcerating type GC grows down
mimic peptic ulcer
Diffuse adenocarcinoma no true mass
walls of stomach thickened (linitis plastica)
Dysphagia
weight loss
button like protrusions
yellow tan and firm
prognosis hindgut carcinoid incidental
almost never met
GIST demographics "males
60 yo
or carneys triad- women
paraganglioma
Carney's triad women with GIST
paraganglioma
where do you find gastric xanthomas lesser curve
antrum
Non inflammatory diarrhea is water
osmotic
Dysenteric diarrhea is mucous
blood
What causes non inflammatory diarrhea viruses
parasites
what risk factors enhance spread of diarrhea crowing
hygeine
Pathogenesis of viral mediated GE cytopathic
blunting of villi
Important parts of hx when dealing with GE What
how well was it cooked
What pathogens are associated with vomitting norovirus
S. aureus
What are the causes of inflammatory diarrhea Shigella
campylobacter
Heat Labile (meat
vegs)"
C. perfringes toxin "heat labile
spores are heat resistant
What species of vibrio are more common in the US parahemolyticus
vulnificus
5-72 hr incubation and is cleared in 1-3 days
watery diarrhea parahaemolyticus
Mechanism of cholera toxin A and B subunits
activates cAMP
MOA of ETEC Heat Labile toxiin same as cholera
cAMP activated pumps
HUS causes renal failure
morality low but kidney function reduced
Enteroinvasive E coli "inflammatory
resembles shigella (ecoli ferments lactose)
non motile non lactose fermenting
varied symtoms shigella
which shigella causes dysentary dysenteria
flexerni
Pathogenesis of shigella "invasive by phagocytosis
escapes lysosome
What does campy infection look like "dysenteric
fever
how do you test for gastroporesis pt eats an egg with radioactive tracer
if 50% of tracer remains in stomach after 90 min
What needs to be ruled out when considering gastroporesis pyloric channel block
ulcer
Tx for gastroporesis metacopamid
erythromycin
Consquences of H pylori infection gastritis
peptic ulcers
DOC for H pylori Clarithromycin
amoxicillin
what are the explainations if a pt has a nonhealing ulcer after PPI
H pylori tx
Courvoisier's law "large gallbladder
no jaundice
small gallbladder
jaundice and pain= stone in common bile duct
large gallbladder
no pain
Boas Sign run fingers down back
hypersensitivity of skin T11-L1 positive sign for cholecystitis
Ca
K
The trouble with celiac's gliadin (alcohol soluable part of gluten) induces proliferation of lymphocytes
esp CD8
what HLA genes are involved in celiac HLA-DQ2
DQ8
Histological staging of celiac "Marsh 1- some lymphocyte infiltration
minor villi blunting
Marsh 2- more lymphocytes
crypts longer and branching
Marsh 3- villous atrophy
lots of lymphocytes
Autoimmune Enteropathy "X linked
seen in children
Genes related to autoimmune enteropathy "IPEX
FOXP12 (3)
Presentation and sequelae of abetalipoproteinemia infant failure to thrive foul smelling greasy stool
lipid membrane defects (acantholytic RBCs)
Presentation of whipples malabsorption
CNS symptoms
TH1
17
get lots of cellular dmg from bacteria and cytokines
get inappropriate inflammation"
most common sites for crohns terminal ileum
ileocecal valve
what are the early lesions in crohns aphtous ulcers
can progress into serpentine linear ulvers
clinical presentation of Crohn "diarrhea
fever
what is CT enterography good for "finding mural thickening
differential for pt with celiac AMI
whipple
Gluten containing grains wheat
oats
sulfasalzine compound that breaks down to ASA in colon
reduces inflam
Hamartomatous polyps are associated with peutz jegeher
cowden
What do the polyps in Juvenile polypolyposis look like less than 3 cm
pedunculated
mucocutaneous hyperpigment around moth
palms
What malignancies are associated with Peutz jegers breast
colon
Conkite Canada "nonhereditary
older peeps
diarrehea
weight loss
what do hyperplastic polyps look like 5 mm
smooth nodular
colon
thyroid
Tubular adenoma small on pedestel
cylindrical
Villus adenoma large more sessile
slender villi
Tubulovillus adenoma mixed
villus component more at risk for malignancy
hyperemic
friable
traits of distal colon tumors "annular
circumferential portions of bowel
cramping
constipation
Histological features or adenocarcinoma tall columnar
desmoplastic
sites of metastasis for adenocarcinoma local lymph nodes
bones
basaloid pattern
squamous or mucinous differentiation Tumors of the anal canal
diagnosis of UC sigmoidoscopy
complete circumferential inflammation with ulceration. biopsy shows non specific inflammation
what bile issues do people with crohns disease have bacteria deconjugate bile and is excreted as diarrhea
as a result more cholesterol is diverted to bilary tree to make more
highest chance of malignant polyp many
large and dysplastic
the compromising of what vasculature can result in ischemic bowel celiac
SMA
Patchy and segmental involvement
hemorrhagic
mesenteric venous thrombosis atrophy of surface epithelium
acute inflam
angiodysplasia abnormal formation of blood vessels
presents in older pop
meckels diverticulum persistence of vitelline duct
solitary
What can cause a diverticulosis to become diverticulitis diet including seeds
can progress into abscess
How does giardiasis present abdominal distention
malabsorb
cryptosporidium acid fast
intracellular
what are the 3 AIDS defining parasites cryptosporidium
isospora
What is the unique virulence factor for microsporidiosis polar tubule
penetrates cell membrane
Entameba histolytica "very virulent
disseminates to liver and lungs
diloxanie
paromomycin
if there is an issue with the spleen or stomach what part of the liver should you place your attn to the left side
most of the blood flow from those organs enters the left lobe of the liver
Myogenic response have local control by releasing NO
CO2
Hepatic arterial buffer response can release adenosine and when blood flow is slow the hepatic arterioles will dilate
when it is fast they stay constricted as the adenosine is washed away
how do the centroacinar cells of the intercalated ducts produce bicarb H2O and CO2 and carbonic anhydrase. secrete H+ into the blood
get small acid tide but is buffered so no large pH shift
LFTs showing active HAV infection "if ALT is still rising
pt is infected
when ALT declines
pt is most likely clear of virus"
difference between PTC and ERCP "PTC evaulates the liver
bile ducts
children
itchy butts enterobius vermicularis
tx for tapeworms (Taenia spp
E. granulosis
Lifecycle of malaria mosquito bites
injects sporozoites
MOA of chloroquine CQ blocks the conversion of heme to hemazoin
heme kills plasmodium
caution in using abx against diarrhea "promote resistance
can cause HUS in 0157:H7 infected pts.
pathogenesis of c diff toxin a causes diffuse lymphocytic infiltrate in lamina propria leading to edema and bulging
epithelium seperates and creates malabsorption. pancolitis
CT
then endoscopy"
complications in c diff toxic megacolon
transverse volvulus
tx of c diff "Metronidazole
vanco if really bad (never IV)
what parasite is treated with abx
and what abx cyclospora tx with bactrim
RNA
naked icosahedral"
Long Filamentous- most numerous
non infectious
HBV coinfection with HDV not too bad
pt can recover
HBV and HDV superinfections pt was HBV infected previously and is infected with HDV
very bad prognosis
how is HBV transmitted Sexual contact
IVDA
HCV transmission "IVDA
Blood
Symptoms of acute hepatitis fever
fatigue
when is someone considered immune tolerant for HBV exposed infants
HBeAg positive
what does an acute HBV infection appear serologically first thing that appears is HBsAg
shortly after get anti-HBc
anti HBs -" susceptible
not exposed
how does the liver interact with fats in the fasted state HSL is activated by glucagon
TG is carried to liver by albumin
what tests measure liver integrity AST
ALT
BR
AP
what is feathery degeneration seen in cholestasis
bile accumulation within hepatocytes
in a proliferation liver you will see mitoses
string like chords
HLA with viral ag
CD8 targets and kills.
virus initiates an inflammatory rxn
resulting in cell death"
jaundice
ascites
associations with hep C MPGN
lymphoma
pathogenesis of cirrhosis "collagen I and III deposit in the lobules
liver may be enlarged at first but becomes contracted and shrunken
how does alcohol enhance oxidative stress "impairs methionine
decreases glutathione levels making liver more prone to oxidation
body cannot refuse iron
absorbs too much in intestine
what triad of symptoms will lead u to hemochromotosis as a dx "liver abnormalities
hemoglobin problems
primary sclerosing cholangitis "inflammation
fibrosis
What do FNH lesions look like "clearly demarcated
central fibrosing scar (stellate)
you have a liver sample in pathology and it tests positive for alpha 1 antitrypsin
what kind of lesion was removed from the pt FNH
Distinguish LCA from FNH LCA does not have a central scar
can look relatively normal. LCA can result in massive hemorrhage. LCA will also be encapsulated
abd pain
ascites
Gross appearance of HCC multiple
size varies
Microscopic view of HCC trabecular growth pattern (solid or tubular)
varied differentiation
spindle cells
multinuclear cells"
Fibrolamellar carcinoma "young pts
no cirrhosis
Collagen I
III
lungs
diaphragm
extrahepatic sequelae of HCC can invade portal vein
and create vena cava syndrome
gross appearance of hepatoblastoma solid
well circumscribed
microscopic hepatoblastoma immature hepatocytes
extramedullary hematopoeisis
Mets to liver Bowel
breast
central necrosis
umbilication
may retain some characteristics of source tissue (smooth muscle
pigmentation)"
impaired estrogen metab- palmar erythema
spider angiomas"
hepatorenal syndrome normal appearing kidneys
sodium retention
what do you look for in acscitic fluid color
clarity
surgery
illness
what is ranson imrie criteria how you make a decision on pt care for someone with acute pancreatitis
taken at admission and 48 hrs
admission criterea "age
cbc
complications of pancreatitis PE
ARDS
uncomplicated diverticulosis bloated
flatulence
complicated diverticulosis "diverticulitis ->abscess
peritonitis
dont do DCBE
use CT"
abd pain- better after poop
change in freq and consistancy"
hemorrhage
necrosis
chronic pancreatitis begin to get fibrosis and destruction of exocrine
can eventually take out endocrine
lots of fibrosis
depressed ducts"
lymphoplasmacytic sclerosing pancreatitis autoimmune pancreatitis
lots of plasma cells
bulk laxatives sound like plants cuz they are basically
absorb water and distend lumen to encourage peristalisis
pancreatic pseudocyst accumulations of necrotic hemorrhagic material
no epithelial lining
serous cystadenomas benign glandular tissue
clear straw colored fuild
intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm men
head of pancreas
solid pseudopapillary neoplasm "well circumscribed masses
locally aggressive
irregular outpatchings
benign"
hard stellate gray poorly defined
hard lesions
Sx of pancreatic cancer pain
obstructive jaundice
acinar cell carcinoma zymogen granules
trypsin and lipase production (stains copper color)
pancreatoblastoma "rare
children
risks for cholelithiasis "female
>40
4 Fs
fat fertile females forty
e coli
ascaris infection
Charcot Triad "RUQ
fever
morphology of chronic cholecystitis "gb wall may be thickened
gray
xanthogranulomatous cholecystitis shrunken
nodular
fever
chills
reynolds pentad RUQ pain
Fever
Cancer of extrahepatic bile ducts "primary sclerosing cholangitis
UC
acanthosis nigricans "hyperplastic
hyperpigmented
Define prehension
The obtaining of food to be consumed by hand or mouth
Describe the difference between control and regulation of the digestive system
"control is on/off
What is the major regulator of the Dig System
extrinsic autonomic system
What is another name for the myenteric plexus? Where is it? Main function?
"auerbach's plexus, external muscle layer, motor control"
What is the location and function of the submucosal plexus
"submucosa
What are the 2 muscle layers of the GI system
"inner circular, outer longitudinal"
What are the 2 exceptions to the 2 layer rule
"stomach- has 3 (oblique layer)
Describe the shape of section of GI when the inner circular layer contracts
occludes lumen but lengthens tube
Describe the shape of a section of GI when the outer longitudinal contracts
shortens segment but opens lumen
What area of the brain is controlling GI movement
Dorsal motor cortex
What is a cell of Cajal
"pacemaker cell in the GI that has a lower threshold, can set the # of depolarizations and contractions in an area of GI"
if you see this chart what are the x and y axis
"Y- mV
Tonic vs Phasic
"Tonic- prolonged contractions like in sphincters
(cycles/min)"
"3- stomach
what is the only area in the GI that does not need an AP to contract
stomach
What is the sympathetic effect on BER
raises the depol threshold
What is rhythmic segmentation
mixing type of movement that ensures enzyme activity throughout the chyme (ensures digestion)
What kind of contration does the colon use
"Haustration for mixing
describe the physiology of peristalisis
"Lumen is stretched, triggers muscle behind bolus to contract and muscle in front to relax"
What muscles are used for crushing food
masseter and medial pterygoid
Describe the chewing reflex
"periodontal loading causes jaw muscles to relax and mandible to drop w gravity, stretch receptors then signal for muscle contraction"
What are the important components of the oral prep phase
"Lip closure, cheek tonicity, nasal breathing"
Parotid secretes ______ saliva
watery
Submandibular secretes ______ saliva
mixed (amylase and Ca++)
Sublingual secretes _______ saliva
Mucous
Contents of saliva early in production
"isotonic to plasma
in saliva production what ions are taken out and added
"Na and Cl reabsorbed into plasma
What are the 4 phases of the normal swallow
"Oral prep
Describe the pharyngeal phase
"begins when bolus reaches the anterior tonsilar arch
Why is swallowing a problem in people with respiratory issues
can attempt to take a breath while swallowing and will aspirate
How many deciduous teeth are there
"20
What teeth are missing in a child
no premolars or third molars
How many permanent teeth
"32
When does the eruption of permanent teeth happen
"6-7
Hypodontia
some missing teeth (less than 6)
Oligodontia
missing more than 6 teeth
Anodontia
missing all primary or permanent teeth
Mesiodens
midline supernumerary tooth between middle incisors
What 2 syndromes are associated with supernumerary teeth
"Cleidocranial dysostosis
Parulus
Gum boil abscess on labial or lingual side of mouth
What are the 3 key components to dental caries
"fermentable sugar, plaque (for anaerobic conditions), S. mutans"
Child is getting cavities before age 3:
"Nursing bottle syndrome, given fruit juice in bottle in crib"
Plaque
thick mucous film that can harden
Periodontitis
tartar on teeth causes gums to recede
Other name for meth mouth
"ANUG
Hairy Tongue
some disease processes prevent filliform papillae from shedding giving tongue hairy appearence
Apthous
"most common oral ulcer
Where does one get apthous sores
"non keratinized surfaces
what causes apthous sores
unknown (autoimmune? hormones?)
Pyogenic granuloma
"overgrowth of granuloma tissue
how does mono appear in the mouth
"palate irritation, tonsillitis"
Primary syphilis
chancre inside or around mouth
2ndary syphilis
on palate
tertiary syphilis
"oral nasal fistula
2 signs of congenital syphilis
"Hutchinsons (screwdriver) incisors
What pathogen is commonly found in flooded areas
cholera
Pathogens associated with shellfish
"cholera, norovirus"
Key symptom to distinguish viral gastroenteritis vs bacterial
viral can have associated vommitting
Where do 2ndary and tertiary peristalic waves begin
above the bolus
in relation to atmospheric pressure the pressure in the esophagus is _____-
lower
what is included in the swallowing center of the brain
"nonvagal nuclei, nucleus ambiguus, and the dorsal motor nucleus"
What nucleus controls the striated portions of the esophagus
nucleus ambiguus
What is the unsung role of the stomach
stores food for release over time
What does CCK do
increases gastric distensibility and slows emptying
Where is CCK released from
intestine
what is retropulsion
larger chunks of chyme are deflected back into the fundus of the stomach as smaller pieces are allowed into the duodenum
Describe secretins release and role
"when duodenal contents have a pH <3.5, secretin stops gastric emptying"
What causes the release of CCK
high fat content in duodenum
What is the real name of housekeeping waves
Migrating motor complex
What are the only 2 real sphincters
UES and external anal
What is somatostain
"released in response to low pH, slows HCl production"
What does gastrin stimulate
HCl and histamine
What does histamine do
stimulates HCl
How is HCl produced
CO2 and H2O combine by carbonic anhydrase to from H2CO3 which dissociates. HCO3 is absorbed into blood and H is pumped into the stomach along with Cl (and K)
what are the 3 phases of gastric secretion
"cephalic
What occurs during the cephalic phase
secretion of gastrin -> HCl and pepsin release (pepsinogen until low pH)
What occurs during gastric phase
stretch receptors release more gastrin. most HCl released now
What happens during intestinal phase
"low pH or too many lipids make 3 things happen
Brief description of carbo digest
"salivary amylase begins breakdown
brief description of protein dig
"begins in stomach with pepsin
Brief summary of fat dig
"glycerol and fatty acid in stomach via lipase
Dyphagia is
Difficulty swallowing
odynophagia is
painful swallowing
Nutcracker esophagus
lack of cooridination
"Upper esophagus, dysphagia and foul smelling vomit"
Zenker
Midpoint diverticulum
Tracker
Lower esophagus diverticuli that can be do to inflammation or traction
epiphrenic
Complications of diverticuli
"Pneumonia
What causes esophageal stenosis
"fibrous thickening of the submucosa. congenital or from reflux, caustic agents, or radiation"
Plummer-Vinson Syndrome
"Iron deficient anemia
What pop are webs more common in
women over 50
A schatzki ring
"Distal esoph abover GE junction
B Schatzki ring
gastric cardia type mucosa
Primary cause of achalasia
inhibitor neuron issues
Secondary causes of achalasia
"Degenerative nerves
"Dysphagia, problems vomitting, chest pain"
Achalasia
Mallory Weis tears
longitudinal lacerations near GE junction
Boerhaave syndrome
"high mortality
Causes of esophagitis
"EtOH
"Esophagus with acute neutro infiltrates that can progess to necrosis, ulceration or granulation"
esophagitis
Infectious causes of esophagitis
"Candidiasis (#1)
Disease process of Barretts Esophagus
Metaplasia squamous-> columnar with goblet cells
Where is barretts common
white males 40-60 in developed countries
How can you identify barretts
"endoscope and biopsy
Squamous Cell esophageal carcinoma
"Males over 45
genetic factors in sq cell esoph cancer
p53 and p16/INK4a
where do you find sq cell esoph cancer
"middle and upper 1/3
genetics of adenocarcinoma of the esoph
"p53, rb, cERBB2, cyclinD1, cyclinE"
What area of the brain triggers hunger
hypothalamus
How does alpha amylase digest starches
"hydrolyzes the alpha 1,4 linkages"
what 3 digestive components are found in saliva
"Alpha amylase, lingual lipase, and carbonic anhydrase (neutralize pH)"
Are carbs digested in the stomach?
No
What enzymes does the pancreas release
"amylase, lipase, colipase, phospholipase, trypsin, elastase, and chemotrypsin"
Describe the digestion of protein in more detail
"begins in stomach with pepsin
How are proteins transported into the cell
"SGLT (Na/H+ cotransporters)
what enzymes are found on intestinal brush border
"endopeptidase
Describe in more detail carb digeston
"alpha amylase in mouth
how are sugars transported into the cells
"SGLT1 brings glucose and galactose in
What is important for the digestion and absorbtion of Vit A
pancreas
what is a good tx for GLUT1 deficiency syndrome
ketogenic diet
Hartnup disease
"tryptophan deficiency, pellagra like, affects niacin and seratonin"
What stimulates the secretion of gastrin
"Stretch receptors in the antrum of the stomach tell the G cells to release gastrin
What neurotransmitter is responsinle for relaxing the LES
VIP released from the vagus
What stimulates the ileocecal valve to open
vagal reflex and gastrin
What factors and neccessary for continence
"contraction of the puborectialis muscle
What factors are required for defecation
"relax puborectalis
What gases are found in flatus
"N2, CO2, H2, CH4, O2
What effect does progesterone have on the gut
slows down motility
What is the sequence of events in vommitting
"UES open, thrust out jaw, Antrum spasms, LES releaxes, Fundus and body are relaxed, abd muscles contract"
What class of drug is preferred for pts with PUD who are pregnant
H2 receptor blockers (cimetidine)
What is the main pharmacologic goal in treating PUD
"Controlling acid secretion, eliminate H. pylori"
H2 Blockers: better for gastric or duodenal ulcers
duodenal
Cimetidine ADR
"inhibits P450
MOA of PPI
irreversable H/K ATPase inhibitor
Use for PPI
"PUD, GERD, Zollinger-Ellison"
What GI drugs cause P450 inhibition
"Cimetidine, Omeprazole"
MOA sucralfate
"interacts with HCl and forms a paste that creates a barrier for mucosa, increases Prostaglandin synth"
What drugs interact with sucralfate
"Slows absorption of dioxin, anticoags, pheytoins, quinolones.
MOA of misoprostol
"increase Mucous, NO, PGD and decrease HCl"
When would you use misoprostol
Prevention of PUD with NSAID use
ADR misoprostol
"Diarrhea, gas, cramps, miscarriage/abortion"
MOA bismuth subsalicylate
"binds to mucous glycoproteins, protects against acid and bile
What are key Abx for H. pylori
"metranoidazole, tetracycline, amox, clarithromycin"
Drugs for use in GERD
"Prokinetics
3 prokinetics
"Metaclopramide- Blocks D2, inc Ach
aka sineropedic dysphagia"
"Webs, etrophic tongue, females, odynophagia"
Most common causes of dysphagia
"Achalasia, scleroderma, diffuse spasm"
what is a true (or traction) diverticulum
all layers are involved and sac is above the diverticulum
What is a zenker's diverticulum
"false diverticulum, only the mucosa is involved
Symptomatic Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
"Crushing substernal pain, dysphagia, vaso-vagal"
respiratory and atypical disorders associated with GERD
"Nocturnal coughing/wheezing
What causes projectile vomitting
pyloric stenosis
What genetic factors are associated with pyloric stenosis
"turner's syndrome
Breakdown of the mucosal barriers. mucous/acid mismatch
Acute hemorrhagic gastritis
What are the 2 types of ulcers from acute hemorrhagic gastritis
"Curling (severe stomach burns)
Macroscopic view of AHG
multiple ulcerations w no prediliction for any area. widespread petechial hemorrhaging
What dx is important to consider in a pt with hypochromic microcytic anemia
AHG
What blood results will show up in a pt with AHG
hypochromic microcytic anemia
What area does autoimmune gastritis tend to affect
"Body and fundus will atrophy
Sequelae of Autoimmune gastritis
"dec HCl production and dec IF
What is the pathogenesis of Autoimmune gastritis
CD4 Tcells attacking parietal cells and H/K ATPase
What diseases are linked to PUD
"chronic gastritis, smoking, ZE, hyperparathyroidism"
How often does PUD transform into a malignancy
very rare
Where are lesions found in D-PUD
"close to the pylorus, often paired lesions."
Describe a typical G-PUD ulcer
"single
When do the different types of PUD present with abd pain
"Gastric- after meals (result weight loss)
PUD microscopically
"fibropurulent exudate, necrosis, granulation, inflammation at base of ulcer
PUD complications
"Hemorrhage
What is the pathogenesis of H pylori
"inflammatory reaction inc cytokines, inc gastrin, suppress somatostatin, inc acid via histamine and IL receptors. can block inhibitory signals"
where is gastritis due to H pylori
"antral, high acid production"
H pylori increases the risk of what malignancy
adenocaricinoma
What chemicals does H pylori secrete
"Urease - elevates pH
what is the appearence of H pylori infected tissue
"erythematous, course/nodular, neutrophils, MALT, lymphoma"
Causes of reactive gastropathy
"chemical injury, NSAID, bile reflux, surgery"
what is GAVE
"gastric antral vascular ectasia
"Increased IgE leveles, parasites, H Pylori, collagen vascular disease are all associated with"
Eosinophilic gastritis
Causes of lymphocytic gastritis
"?
"crohns, sarcoid, mycobacterium, fungus, CMV, H pylori associated with"
granulmatous gastritis
Enlargement of rugal folds from hyperplasia with NO inflammation
"hypertrophic gastritis
Excessive tranforming growth factor alpha. protein losing enteropathy
Menetrier Disease
What happens to acid production in menetriers
"decreases
Zollinger Ellison
gastrin secreting tumors of SI or pancreas
MEN association with ZE
MEN1
Acid production in ZE
increases
"Common gastric polyp, single/multi, varied shape"
hyperplastic polyp
what are the benign polyps
"hyperplastic
"Large dilated glands, elongated branch crypts"
hyperplastic polyp
solitary velvety and lobulated appearance polyps in the antrum
adenomatous polyp
Smooth glassy sessile. can look like swiss cheese
Fundic Gland Polyp
when is the peak incidence for gastric carcinoma
50 esp in japan and chile
H pylori is strongly linked to what type of Gastric Ca
Diffuse
where is GC most commonly found
lesser curve of antrum and pre-pylorus
Polyploid type of GC
"solid mass projecting into lumen, may have ulceration"
Ulcerating type GC
"grows down, mimic peptic ulcer, ragged bases, punched out"
Diffuse adenocarcinoma
"no true mass, walls of stomach thickened (linitis plastica)"
Key microscopic finding for GC
signet ring cells (mucous pushes nucleus to the edge of cell)
what does it mean to be an early stage GC
"tumor limitted to the submucosa
"Dysphagia, weight loss, anorexia, abd/back pain, anemia"
Gastric carcinoma
CARC of carcinoid syndrome
"cardiac fibrotic lesions
"button like protrusions, yellow tan and firm, monomorphic"
"neuroendocrine tumors
prognosis- foregut carcinoid
very good
prognosis- midgut carcinoid
very poor
prognosis hindgut carcinoid
"incidental, almost never met"
Gastric Lymphoma
extra-nodal marginal zone B-cell lymphomas (MALToma) progress to more aggressive tumor
What mutations are associated w GL
"t(11:18) (q21;q21)
what is the net effect of the mutations in GL
"activate NF kappa B
how do you distinguish leiomyoma from leiomyosarcoma
sarcoma has more mitotic figures and will have abnormal morphology
whorls of smooth muscle cells
leiomyoma
From what do gastrointestinal stromal tumors come from
cells of cajal
most common mesenchymal tumor of the abd
GIST
GIST demographics
"males, 60 yo
Carney's triad
"women with GIST, paraganglioma, and pulmonary chondroma"
what marker is definitive for GIST
cKIT
Where does GIST metastasize
liver and peritoneum
where do you find gastric xanthomas
"lesser curve, antrum, and pre-pyloric areas"
Non inflammatory diarrhea is
"water, osmotic, enterotoxin mediated"
Inflammatory diarrhea is
hemorrhagic
Dysenteric diarrhea is
"mucous, blood, and debris (leukocytes, fibrin)"
What causes non inflammatory diarrhea
"viruses, parasites, V. cholerae, ETEC"
what risk factors enhance spread of diarrhea
"crowing, hygeine, flooding, fomites, contaminated water, animal slaughtering, raw milk"
what is the leading cause of gastroenteritis in children in the US
Rotovirus
What is the overall leading cause of GE in the US
Norovirus
Pathogenesis of viral mediated GE
"cytopathic, blunting of villi, results in malabsorption, get hypersecretion"
how does rotovirus affect cells that arent infected with the virus
produces and enterotoxin that causes Cl and H2O secretion
How can u distinguish bacterial and viral mediated GE
viral can have vommitting
how do you treat viral GE
maintain hydration and electrolytes
Rotavirus
"dsRNA
VP2
inner capsid
VP6
"middle capsid
VP7 and VP4
"G and P protein
What VP6 group causes illness in humans
group A
which is more virulent norovirus or rotavirus
norovirus (<100 particles for infection)
Important parts of hx when dealing with GE
"What, how well was it cooked, when, duration, vomitting vs diarrhea, pt population"
What pathogen is associated with petting farms
STEC
What pathogens are associated with vomitting
"norovirus, S. aureus, B. cereus (preformed toxins from bacteria)"
What are the causes of inflammatory diarrhea
"Shigella, campylobacter, C. difficile, STEC"
Heat stabile toxins
"S. aureus
What is the mean incubation of S. aureus
4 hrs
How long does Staph GE last
less than 24 hrs
Spore forming Gram+ bacillus that makes 2 toxins
Bacillus cereus
What are the 2 toxins made by B. cereus
"Heat stabile (rice)
Heat Stabile B. Cereus toxin
"<6 hrs incubation
Heat Labile B. cereus toxin
"Incubates >6 hrs
Anareobic spore forming bacillus
Clostridium
C. perfringes toxin
"heat labile, spores are heat resistant, affects ileum, watery diarrhea
quick hit: incubation vs heat
"shorter incubation- heat stabile
Highly motile gram negative curved rods
Vibrio
What species of vibrio are more common in the US
"parahemolyticus, vulnificus, and nontoxigenic cholera"
Differentiate parahaemolyticus from vlnificus
Vulnificus can infect wounds. parahaem cannot
"5-72 hr incubation and is cleared in 1-3 days, watery diarrhea"
parahaemolyticus
Mechanism of cholera toxin
"A and B subunits, activates cAMP, activates pumps secrete Na, Cl, K and carbonate"
Defining characteristics of enterobacteriaceae
"Gram neg
What bugs ferment lactose
Escherichia and Klebsiella
what does an H type designation mean for enterobacter
it is motile (flagellar antigen)
What is the nasty E coli strain
O157 H7
MOA of ETEC Heat Labile toxiin
"same as cholera, cAMP activated pumps"
MOA of ETEC Stabile toxin a
same as labile toxin but with cGMP
MOA of ETEC stabile toxin b
increases intracellular Ca and increases bicarb secretion
Mechanism of shiga-like toxin from STEC
dirupts protein synthesis at ribosome
HUS
"causes renal failure, morality low but kidney function reduced"
Clinical disease of STEC
"3-4 day incubate
Enteroinvasive E coli
"inflammatory, resembles shigella (ecoli ferments lactose)
"non motile non lactose fermenting, varied symtoms"
shigella
Which shigella causes watery diarrhea
sonnei
which shigella causes dysentary
"dysenteria, flexerni"
What is one of the most contagious causes of GE
"shigella
Pathogenesis of shigella
"invasive by phagocytosis, escapes lysosome, can make tails from actin like lysteria
What will stool of of pt with shigella be like
dysentary with high levels of leuks
Pathogenesis of salmonella
"enterotoxin much like cholera
Yersinia pathogenesis
"invasive can become systemic
what is the most common cause of inflammatory diarrhea in the US
campy
What does campy infection look like
"dysenteric, fever, 1 week duration
what growth medium can be used to find O157 ecoli
sorbitol macconkey agar
Diabetic with early satiety bloating and vomiting
Gastroporesis (delayed gastric emptying
how do you test for gastroporesis
"pt eats an egg with radioactive tracer, if 50% of tracer remains in stomach after 90 min, test is positive"
What needs to be ruled out when considering gastroporesis
"pyloric channel block, ulcer, anatomical blockage of pylorus"
Tx for gastroporesis
"metacopamid, erythromycin, last resort- pacer"
types of ulcer and liklihood of bleeding
"white based- less 1%
how do you treat an ulcer with a visible vessel
inject epi then cauterize
why do NSAIDs produce ulcers
mucosal protection is mediated by prostaglandins which are inhibited
Consquences of H pylori infection
"gastritis, peptic ulcers, gastric adenocarcinoma, MALToma"
in pts with G-PUD how many have H pylori
65-95%
how many pts with dypepsia have H pylori
20-60%
in pts with D PUD how many are infected w H pylori
80-95%
How many asymptomatic pts have H pylori
20-45%
DOC for H pylori
"Clarithromycin, amoxicillin, and any PPI"
3 Ps of MEN1
"parathryroid tumor
"what are the explainations if a pt has a nonhealing ulcer after PPI, H pylori tx, and no NSAIDS"
"pt is lying about nsaids
what is confirmatory lab test for gastrinoma
fasting serum gastrin level is over 1000
difference between gastritis and gastropathy
gastropathy doesnt have inflammation
organoaxial
stomach rotates over itself
mesoenteraxial
pylorus rotates anteriorly
Glisson's capsule is innervated by
"phrenic nerve
cholecystocoronary syndrome
gallbladder attack leading into an MI
if you see scar on abd what are you thinking
adhesions
Courvoisier's law
"large gallbladder, no jaundice, RUQ pain= stone in cystic duct
Boas Sign
"run fingers down back, hypersensitivity of skin T11-L1 positive sign for cholecystitis"
Cullen's sign
bluish discoloration around umbilicus. pancratic issue
Complications of chronic diarrhea
"dehydration
The trouble with celiac's
"gliadin (alcohol soluable part of gluten) induces proliferation of lymphocytes, esp CD8"
Mechanism of autoimmunity in celiac
the stim'd cd8 activate b cells to produce antibodies which kill the enterocytes
what antibodies are produced in celiac
"IgA class antitissue transglataminase (antitTG)
what HLA genes are involved in celiac
"HLA-DQ2, DQ8"
What 3 histological changes occur in celiac
"flattened villi
What interleukin is involved in celiac
IL-15
What receptor on the enterocytes is being attacked in celiac
MIC-A
Associated conditions with celiac
"Sjorgrens
what dermatological finding is found with celiac
Dermatitis herpetiformis- itchy blistering skin looks like herpes
Genetics of celiac
"CELIAC1= chromo 6
Histological staging of celiac
"Marsh 1- some lymphocyte infiltration, minor villi blunting
Tropical Sprue
"unrelated to gluten sensitivity
Autoimmune Enteropathy
"X linked, seen in children
Genes related to autoimmune enteropathy
"IPEX, FOXP12 (3)
Pathogenesis of autoimmune enteropathy
"antibodies against enterocytes and goblet cells
What kind of malabsorbtion is lactase deficiency
biochemical not mechanical/structural
Abetalipoproteinemia
"autosom recessive
Defect in abetalipoproteinemia
microsomal triglyceride transfer protein (MTP) cannot transport the lipoproteins
Presentation and sequelae of abetalipoproteinemia
"infant failure to thrive foul smelling greasy stool, lipid membrane defects (acantholytic RBCs), fat soluable vitamin deficiency"
Whipple's Disease
"white males 30-40
Presentation of whipples
"malabsorption, CNS symptoms, arthritis, hyperpigmentation"
Crohns
"mouth to anus
Ulcerative Colitis
"Only colon (usually distal beginning at rectum moving proximal)
genetic risk for crohns
"NOD2 (ineffective destruction of luminal microbes)
Pathogenesis in crohns
"exposed to bacteria
most common sites for crohns
"terminal ileum, ileocecal valve, cecum"
what are the early lesions in crohns
"aphtous ulcers, can progress into serpentine linear ulvers, can have strictures, and fistula"
When do you see creeping fat
increased mesenteric fat is found in crohns
crypt abscess
"acculmulation of neutros in crypts that can destroy the crypt
in which IBD do you find noncaseating granulomas
"Crohns
clinical presentation of Crohn
"diarrhea, fever, abd pain
Extraintestinal manifestations of Crohn
"Uveitis
(SBFT)"
"good for uppers (obsolete overall)
Gold standard for upper GI study
Esophagogastroduodenscopy
Push enteroscopy
only goes 2 ft past ligament of trietz. ligament of trietz is the border for having hematemasis
Problem with small bowl barium enema (entercolysis)
less sensitive in distal ileum (area w high incidence of crohns)
number 1 reason to order a capsule endoscopy
obscure GI bleed
what is CT enterography good for
"finding mural thickening,
what is MRI good for
distinguishing fibrosis from inflammation
what are the 4 immune patterns in crohns and what is their association
"Type I - ASCA
whats the most usefull lab test in detecting crohns
CRP
Why is a fecal lactoferrin test usefull
distinguish inflammatory bowel disease from IBS
differential for pt with celiac
"AMI, whipple, Tropical sprue, lymphoma, bacterial overgrowth, eosinophilic gastroenteritis, gastrinoma, giardia"
Gluten containing grains
"wheat, oats, barley, and rye"
sulfasalzine
"compound that breaks down to ASA in colon, reduces inflam"
Distinguishing feature of UC
continuous involvement beginning at rectum and moving proximally with abrubt transition to normal colon. pseudopolyps
what are pseudopolyps in UC
areas of regenerating epithelium in the lumen
what is the big complication in UC
toxic megacolon (damage to muscularis propria)
What does UC put you at risk for
Adenoma
what are the 3 catagories of polyp
"inflammatory
inflammatory polyp
"solitary rectal ulcer syndrome
Hamartomatous polyps are associated with
"peutz jegeher, cowden, bannayan ruvalcaba rileym, and cronkite-canada syndrome"
jeuvenile polyps
"hamartomatous polyps
What do the polyps in Juvenile polypolyposis look like
"less than 3 cm, pedunculated, smooth, cystic spaces"
Mutated genes in JP
SMAD4 BMPR1A
Peutz Jehger
"Autosom Dom
What malignancies are associated with Peutz jegers
"breast, colon, lung, ovaries, uterus, and testicle"
What is unique about adenocarcinoma in Peutz Jehgers
adenocarcinoma arises seperately from the polyps
SCAT
"sex chord tumor with annular tubules
Cowden syndrom
"macroencephaly
BRR syndrome
long ass name syndrom similar to cowdens with lower chance of neoplasm and higher mental changes
Conkite Canada
"nonhereditary, older peeps
when do you find hyperplastic polyps
60s-70s
where do you find hyperplastic polyps
left colon
what do hyperplastic polyps look like
"5 mm, smooth nodular, lots of goblet cells, serrated surface, looks like a christmas tree"
Gardner syndrome
"FAP
Turcot syndrome
"FAP
Tubular adenoma
"small on pedestel, cylindrical"
Villus adenoma
"large more sessile, slender villi, more dysplasia and invasion"
Tubulovillus adenoma
"mixed, villus component more at risk for malignancy"
Intramucosal Carcinoma
"dysplastic epithelium penetrates basement membrane invading lamina propria and muscularis mucosa
What genetic pathway does adenocarcinoma arrise from
APC/B catenin pathway and microsatellite instability with defects in DNA mismatch repair
traits of proximal tumors of the colon
"polyploid
traits of distal colon tumors
"annular, circumferential portions of bowel
Histological features or adenocarcinoma
"tall columnar, desmoplastic, abundant mucin production associated with worse prognosis"
sites of metastasis for adenocarcinoma
"local lymph nodes, bones, liver, lungs"
dimpled multiple creamy tan colored lesions
liver mets from colon
FAP
"autosomal dominant
Hereditary non polyposis colorectal cancer (lynch syndrome)
"Colorectum
Genetics assoc with lynch syndrome
MSH2 and MLH1
"basaloid pattern, squamous or mucinous differentiation"
Tumors of the anal canal
when is there pain in UC
predefecatory
hematochezia
bright red blood in stool
diagnosis of UC
"sigmoidoscopy, complete circumferential inflammation with ulceration. biopsy shows non specific inflammation"
morphology of pseudopolyps
smooth raised epithelium results from collagen depostiion and contraction during healing
what IBD has pseudopolyps
UC
what bile issues do people with crohns disease have
"bacteria deconjugate bile and is excreted as diarrhea, as a result more cholesterol is diverted to bilary tree to make more, but is over loased so get hypercholesterolemia of biliary tree: gallstones"
differential for rectal pain
"gonorrheal proctitis
collar button ulcerations
amebiasis
types of inflammatory bowel disease
"Idiopathic
highest chance of malignant polyp
"many, large and dysplastic"
cancer screening for pt with no fam hx
"annual fecal occult blood tests
causes of intestinal obstruction
"hernias
how do adhesions compromise bowel vasculature or create obstruction
bowel loops around the adhesion
what is volvulus
twisting of a loop of bowel around its mesenteric base of attachment
what is intussusception associated with
"infection in children
the compromising of what vasculature can result in ischemic bowel
"celiac, SMA, IMA"
"Patchy and segmental involvement, hemorrhagic, ulverated, dark red. edema that thickens bowel wall"
mucosal or mural infarction
mesenteric venous thrombosis
"atrophy of surface epithelium, acute inflam, abd pain and distention, vomitting, bloody stool."
angiodysplasia
"abnormal formation of blood vessels, presents in older pop, hyperemic, RLQ abd pain, blood in stool"
meckels diverticulum
"persistence of vitelline duct, solitary, more common in men, ectopic pancreatic tissue"
Colonic diverticulosis
"blind pouch lined by mucosa that communicates with the lumen
What can cause a diverticulosis to become diverticulitis
"diet including seeds, can progress into abscess, LLQ pain and fever"
4 kinds of appendix tumors
"carcinoids- most common
How does giardiasis present
"abdominal distention, malabsorb, failure to thrive, watery foul smelling stool"
tx for giardia
metronidazole
cryptosporidium
"acid fast, intracellular, extracytoplasmic"
what are the 3 AIDS defining parasites
"cryptosporidium, isospora, toxoplasmosis"
tx for cryptosporidium
notazoxanide
Ghost Cells
cyclosporiasis
Tx for cyclospora
trimethoprim
What is the unique virulence factor for microsporidiosis
"polar tubule, penetrates cell membrane"
tx for isospora belli
TMP SMZ or pyrimethamine
Entameba histolytica
"very virulent, disseminates to liver and lungs
what drugs are used against amebiasis
"metronidazole- disseminated inf
What is the space of disse
area between hepatocyte and a sinusoid
what is a stellate cell
"fat and vit a storing cells
why is regeneration a bad descriptor for the liver
more of a hyperplastic response to injury than regeneration
what parts of the liver are more susceptable to insult
the bare area
if there is an issue with the spleen or stomach what part of the liver should you place your attn
"to the left side, most of the blood flow from those organs enters the left lobe of the liver"
by what 3 methods does the liver regulate blood flow
"myogenic
Myogenic response
"have local control by releasing NO, CO2, H2S and endothelin"
Metabolic response
oxygen tension in the portal blood affects the pH
Hepatic arterial buffer response
"can release adenosine and when blood flow is slow the hepatic arterioles will dilate, when it is fast they stay constricted as the adenosine is washed away"
definition of choleresis
the production and secretion of bile
what stimulates choleresis
secretin
what stimulates bile release from gallbladder
CCK causes the sphincter of oddi to relax and the gallbladder to contract
how do bile salts return to the liver
they are carried by albumin
cholagogue
anything that contracts the gallbladder (CCK)
cholerectics
increase secretion of bile
cholestasis
"when everything is slowed down
describe the blood supply of the pancreas
"splenic artery suppiles neck and tail
what stimulates the production of pancreatic enzymes
"CCK
how do the centroacinar cells of the intercalated ducts produce bicarb
"H2O and CO2 and carbonic anhydrase. secrete H+ into the blood, get small acid tide but is buffered so no large pH shift"
what is the only pancreatic enzyme that is made in its active form
amylase
what enzyme is necessary for the conversion of zymogens to their active form
enterokinase found on the luminal epithelium
which enzyme can activate the rest of the zymogens
trypsin (from trypsinogen)
how does the pancrease protect itself from trypsin that gets spontaneously activated
has trypsin inhibitors produced alongside the other enzymes
What hepatic enzyme is more important in measuring liver function
ALT
ALT >15000
"extensive liver disease
ALT 10000- 15000
extreme cases of hepatitis
ALT 800-1200
HAV
ALT: 500-1000
Gallbladder (gallstones)
ALT <500
Cirrhosis and immunosupressed
ALT 250-300
Alcoholic liver disease
Normal LFT ranges
"AST 0-55
LFTs with intrahepatic disease
"AST 220
LFT Extrahepatic disease
"AST slight high
Pt has low albumin and prolonged protime
pt is going into liver disease (even wo jaundice)
LFTs showing active HAV infection
"if ALT is still rising, pt is infected
if pt has HBVab but no HBsAg
pt was exposed but is over it
indications for PTC
unknown cause of jaundice
what can cause painless jaundice
"pancreatic cancer (head)
difference between PTC and ERCP
"PTC evaulates the liver, bile ducts, gallbladder but no pancreas
"children, itchy butts"
enterobius vermicularis
rugby ball eggs
E. vermicularis
tx for E. vermicularis
"albendazole
myalgia"
trichonosis
moving rash
strongyloidiasis
strongyloiiasis tx
thiabendazole
complications with strongoloidiasis
gram neg sepsis
"tx for tapeworms (Taenia spp, E. granulosis, Neurocysticercosis)"
praziquantel
Lifecycle of malaria
"mosquito bites, injects sporozoites, they head to the liver to mature, merozoites are released and infect RBCs"
MOA of chloroquine CQ
"blocks the conversion of heme to hemazoin, heme kills plasmodium"
CQ toxicity
"hypotension
primaquine
"used for malaria relapse
drugs that target the hepatic stage
"atovaquone-proguanil
Drugs for blood stage
"atovaquone-proguanil
what drug should not be used in combo with an antidepressant
MQ
Definition of diarrhea
increase in daily stool weight over 200 g.
When should you order stool culture
only if diarrhea persists 2+ weeks
caution in using abx against diarrhea
"promote resistance, can cause HUS in 0157:H7 infected pts.
pathogenesis of c diff
"toxin a causes diffuse lymphocytic infiltrate in lamina propria leading to edema and bulging, epithelium seperates and creates malabsorption. pancolitis"
dx of c diff
"5-10 after abx tx
complications in c diff
"toxic megacolon, transverse volvulus, protein def"
tx of c diff
"Metronidazole, vanco if really bad (never IV)
"what parasite is treated with abx, and what abx"
cyclospora tx with bactrim
what is the most common hepatitis virus
Hep B
describe the HAV particle
"Picornavirus
describe the HBV particle
"Hepadnavirus
describe the HCV particle
"Flavivirus
what are the 3 forms of HBV found in the blood
"Small spherical- binds Ab but noninfectious
what antibody protects againts HBV
anti-HBsAg
What does the presence of HBeAg and no antibody mean about the patient
Person is infected with HBV and their blood is extremely infectious
HBV coinfection with HDV
"not too bad, pt can recover, pt is infected with both at the same time"
HBV and HDV superinfections
"pt was HBV infected previously and is infected with HDV, very bad prognosis"
how is HAV transmitted
Fecal oral
how is HBV transmitted
"Sexual contact, IVDA, (and technically blood)"
HCV transmission
"IVDA, Blood, sexual
what age group has the highest rate of HAV infection
early childhood
Symptoms of acute hepatitis
"fever, fatigue, nausea, abd discomfort, dark urine, jaundice lasting 1-3 weeks"
clinical definition of acute hepatitis
acute illness with discrete onset of symptoms and jaundice or elevated serum ALT
complications of HAV
"fulminant hepatitis
in what population is HEV infection more severe
preggos
when is someone considered immune tolerant for HBV
"exposed infants, HBeAg positive, no anti- HBeAg, normal ALT, no or minimal inflam"
how do you test for HAV
"AST ALT will be increased
what does an acute HBV infection appear serologically
"first thing that appears is HBsAg, shortly after get anti-HBc, around week 32 get Anti-HBs"
What occurs serologically in chronic HBV infections
never get anti-HBs. when person is especially infectious will not see anti-HBc. Anti-HBe is seen in inactive carriers
anti HBs -"
"susceptible, not exposed"
anti HBs +"
immune due to infection
anti HBs +"
Immune due to vaccine
anti HBs -"
accutely infected
anti HBs -"
Chronic infection
anti HBs -"
"recovering from accute infx
what will blood tests show in chronic HDV-HBV superinfection
"chronic levels of anti HDV
what receptor does the liver use to uptake glucose
"GLUT2
what type of amino acids does the liver not take up
branched chain AA
how does the liver interact with fats in the fasted state
"HSL is activated by glucagon, TG is carried to liver by albumin, broken down to FA and glycerol, converts them to acetyl coA and then into ketone bodies"
what tests measure liver integrity
"AST, ALT, LDH"
"BR, AP, GGT, 5' nucleotidase indicate"
biliary excretory function
what does AST:ALT ration tell you
"liver problem vs skeletal problem
10:1 AST:ALT
alcoholic liver disease
indirect bilirubin
"unconjugated
Direct bilirubin
"conjugated
what is feathery degeneration
"seen in cholestasis, bile accumulation within hepatocytes"
in a proliferation liver you will see
"mitoses, string like chords, disorganization, bile duct prolif"
pathogenesis of HBV
"not directly cytopathic
Macronodular cirrhosis is caused by
hepatitis virus (B or C)
Ground glass cytoplasm
HBV
where do you find HBsAg in the cell
cytoplasm
where do you find HBcAg in the cell
nucleus and cytoplasm
what is going on in fulminant hepatitis
"hepatic insufficiency
associations with hep C
"MPGN, lymphoma, Sicca syndrome, porpyria cutanea tarda"
histology of a HCV infection
predominant lymphocytic infiltration around the portal triad
autoimmune hepatitis
"females
Difference between type 1 and 2 autoimmune hepatitis
"1 is females with lots of autoimmune antibodies
micronodular cirrhosis
"Alcohol
pathogenesis of cirrhosis
"collagen I and III deposit in the lobules, liver may be enlarged at first but becomes contracted and shrunken
how does fibrosis/cirrhosis occur
stellate cells activated and transformed by alcohol into myofibroblast phenotypes
pt with limb wasting while maintaining trunk integrety
alcoholic cirrhosis
Steatosis
shunting of metabolic products away from catabolism and towards fat synthesis
how does alcohol enhance oxidative stress
"impairs methionine, decreases glutathione levels making liver more prone to oxidation
what is the cause of primary hemochromotosis
"defect on chromo 6 (hemochomotosis has 6 syllables)
what triad of symptoms will lead u to hemochromotosis as a dx
"liver abnormalities, hemoglobin problems, glucose intolerance
what are the 2 types of A1AT deficiency
"PiMM (good)
Primary Biliary Cirrhosis
"middle aged women
primary sclerosing cholangitis
"inflammation, fibrosis, dilation of obstructed bile ducts
population most affected by FNH
females 30-50
if a pt has multiple FNH lesions what does this suggest
high probability of vascular and neoplastic formations elsewhere in the body (brain)
What do FNH lesions look like
"clearly demarcated, central fibrosing scar (stellate)
"you have a liver sample in pathology and it tests positive for alpha 1 antitrypsin, what kind of lesion was removed from the pt"
FNH
FNH genetics
p21
Distinguish LCA from FNH
"LCA does not have a central scar, can look relatively normal. LCA can result in massive hemorrhage. LCA will also be encapsulated"
Presentation of HCC
"males with cirrhosis
What puts you at risk for HCC
"HBV
Gross appearance of HCC
"multiple, size varies, +/- capsule, necrosis, hemorrhage, heterogeneous "
Microscopic view of HCC
"trabecular growth pattern (solid or tubular), varied differentiation, mallory bodies, globules containing AFP, may have tumor islands"
genetics of HCC
"p53
Clear cell type
"females
Sclerosing type
"after therapy
Small cell type
"growing in broad nests
Lymphoepithelioma type
"resembles nasopharyngeal lesion
sarcomatoid cell type
"looks like sarcoma
Mixed hepatocarcinoma-cholangiocarcinoma type
duel differentiation into liver and bile duct lines
Fibrolamellar carcinoma
"young pts, no cirrhosis
How does HCC met
"via portal venous system
extrahepatic sequelae of HCC
"can invade portal vein, and create vena cava syndrome"
Hepatoblastoma
"infants
gross appearance of hepatoblastoma
"solid, well circumscribed, solitary"
microscopic hepatoblastoma
"immature hepatocytes, extramedullary hematopoeisis"
Genetics in hepatoblastoma
"WNT/B-catenin
what is the most common benign tumor of the liver
Hemangioma
complication of hemangioma of the liver
TTP (thrombocytopenic purpura)
Angiosarcoma
"free anastomosing vascular channels
Risk factors for angiosarcoma
"cirrhosis
Mets to liver
"Bowel, breast, lung, pancreas, kidney, stomach"
how do mets to liver appear
"discrete mass which raise capsule
Acute liver failure
"toxins
what is the most common cause worldwide of acute liver failure
viral hep
what major chemical changes are occuring in acute liver failure
"hypoalbuminemia-edema
life-threatening sequelae of liver failure
"encephalopathy
asterixis
hands flap when held out front
hepatorenal syndrome
"normal appearing kidneys, sodium retention, free water retention, dec GFR, dec renal perfusion"
hepatopulmonary triad
"hypoxemia
what course of action should be taken with a asymptomatic subacute hepatitis pt
watch pt closely and treat aggressively
what is the criteria for treatment of hepatitis
"Sig elevated LFT
Why do you need to continue to tx and monitor pts even when their LFTs return to normal and are asx
histology lags behind by 3-6 mo so liver hasnt been totally restored
how do you select pt with HCV to treat
"+ anti-HCV or + PCR-HCV (quant)
what are the causes of ascites
"portal htn
what do you look for in acscitic fluid
"color, clarity, cell count, chemistry, cytology"
causes:"
"Cirrhosis
causes:"
"Peritoneal carcinomatosis
what is the most common cause of portal htn
"western world- etoh and viral cirrhosis
Tx plan for varices
"Endoscope and cautery
Dx criteria for HPS
"Low GFR
Type 1 HPS
"Rapid
Type 2 HPS
"slower
Acalculous Cholecystitis
"high mortality
most common cause of acute cholecystits
cholelithiasis obstucting cystic duct
Murphy Sign
"arrest of inspiration with palpation of RUQ
what are the causes of acute pancreatitis
"gallstones
turners sign
blue-red-green-brown discoloration of flanks
diagnosis of pancreatitis
"lipase
difference in lipase and amylase
"amylase is less specific and normalizes first
difference in lipase and amylase in acute pancreatitis
"amylase is elevated first but normalizes first too
what is ranson imrie criteria
"how you make a decision on pt care for someone with acute pancreatitis, taken at admission and 48 hrs"
admission criterea
"age, cbc, glucose, ldh, ast
48 hr criterea
"Fall in Hct
complications of pancreatitis
"PE, ARDS, hypotension, DIC, ascites, death"
most common place to find diverticulosis
"sigmoid
uncomplicated diverticulosis
"bloated, flatulence, abd pain, constipation"
complicated diverticulosis
"diverticulitis ->abscess, peritonitis, obstruction
tx of diverticulitis
"fluid replacement
what is IBS
"altered bowel habits and abd pain in absence of detectable structural abnormalities
pathophy of IBS
exaggerated sensory response to visceral stimulation
Rome criteria
"dx of IBS
Tx for IBS
"elim aggrevating foods
gene mutations in pancreatitis
PRSS1 and SPINK1
what codes for trypsin inhibitor in the pancreas
SPINK1
Sequelae of pancreatitis
"microvascular leakage
what are the 3 paths of acute pancreatitis
"duct obstruction
metabolic complications with pancreatitis
"glycosuria
chronic pancreatitis
"begin to get fibrosis and destruction of exocrine, can eventually take out endocrine"
lymphoplasmacytic sclerosing pancreatitis
"autoimmune pancreatitis, lots of plasma cells"
tx for most worms
"albendazole
river blindness tx
ivermectin
tx for schistosoma
PZQ
bulk laxatives
"sound like plants cuz they are basically, absorb water and distend lumen to encourage peristalisis"
stool softeners
retard water absorption from stool
pancreatic pseudocyst
"accumulations of necrotic hemorrhagic material, no epithelial lining"
serous cystadenomas
"benign glandular tissue, clear straw colored fuild"
what pancreatic neoplasms are more common in women
"serous cystadenomas
where do mucinous cystic neoplasms grow
tail or body
intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm
"men, head of pancreas, multifocal, benign/malig, large pancreatic duct"
solid pseudopapillary neoplasm
"well circumscribed masses, locally aggressive
precursor to pancreatic cancer
"pancreatic intraepithelial neoplasm
genes and pancreatic cancer
"k-ras
risk factors for pancreatic cancer
"smoking
morphology of pancreatic cancer
"head of pancreas
Trousseau sign
migratory thrombophlebitis
Sx of pancreatic cancer
"pain, obstructive jaundice, b symptoms, trousseasu sign"
acinar cell carcinoma
"zymogen granules, trypsin and lipase production (stains copper color)"
pancreatoblastoma
"rare, children
risks for cholelithiasis
"female, >40, obese, fertile
cholesterol stones
"bile saturated with cholesterol
pigment stones
"insoluble Ca salt and uncon bili
Charcot Triad
"RUQ, fever, jaundice
Acute Cholecystitis
"inflammation of GB
acute calculous cholecystitis
"chemical irritation and inflammation
acute acalculous cholecystitis
"insidious
cholesterolosis
"hypersecretion from liver
morphology of chronic cholecystitis
"gb wall may be thickened, gray, less flexible
porcelain GB
"dystrophic calcification
xanthogranulomatous cholecystitis
"shrunken, nodular, inflamed, necrosis, hemorrhage"
ascending cholangitis
"choledocholithiasis
"fever, chills, abd pain, jaundice, sepsis, reynolds pentad"
ascending cholangitis
reynolds pentad
"RUQ pain, Fever, jaundice, septic shock, CNS depression"
Biliary atresia
"fetal- abnormal organ dev
Cancer of extrahepatic bile ducts
"primary sclerosing cholangitis, UC, cystic liver, flukes
Osler weber rendu
"epistaxis
blue rubber blev nevus
"rubber nipple nodes
pseudooxantoma elasticum
"pt looks older than should
Dego disease
"GI ulcers
Scleroderma
"CREST
acanthosis nigricans
"hyperplastic, hyperpigmented, nonpuritic (dirty skin)
where are kayser fleisher rings located
descemets membrane (cornea)