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gastric + bowel path
pathology ch 5 gastric 1
Question | Answer |
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Ulcerative colitis | inflammatory disease of the colon affecting young adults |
Radiographic appearance of ulcerative colitis | ulcers and loss of haustral markings |
A “lead pipe” appearance of the colon on x-ray indicates what? | ulcerative colitis |
Crohn’s colitis | inflammatory disease of the colon with skip lesions |
A “cobblestone appearance” is indicative of what pathology? | Crohn’s colitis |
50% of colon cancers occur where? | in the rectum and sigmoid |
An “apple core” appearance is indicative of what? | carcinoma of the colon |
Volvulus of the colon usually involves what portion? | cecum and sigmoid |
Radiographic appearance of volvulus | obstruction of contrast with a tapered edge |
Cholelithiasis | gallstones |
High incidence rates for gallstones include who? | Female, Forty, Fat, Family |
Most gallstones are | radiopaque |
Radiographic appearance of acute cholecystitis | distended gallbladder on US |
Cirrhosis appears how on x-ray? | enlarged spleen or ascites |
Radiographic appearance of acute pancreatitis | adynamic ileus, distended c-loop |