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gastric + bowel path
pathology ch 5 gastric 1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 |