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Pathology -digestive
Pathology -digestive
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Pathology
Undergraduate 2
04/15/2012

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Herpes simplex virus type 1
Definition
(cold sore) recurrent viral infection affects skin and mucous membranes
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thrush
Definition
fungal infection in the mouth and throat producing sore, creamy white, slightly raised "curd-like" patches on tongue and oral mucosal surfaces
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squamous cell carcinoma
Definition
most common oral cancer of the lips(localized or invasive) may also occur on inner cheeks, gums,lips palate or tongue
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Esophageal varices-
Definition
dilated varicose veins in the esophagus- usually related to cirrhosis of the liver
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Hiatal Hernia
Definition
sliding part of the stomach into the chest cavity through the hole in the diaphragm, where the esophagus passes to the stomach- Asymptomatic
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Reflux esophagitis(Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD))
Definition
inflammation of tissue at the lower end of the esophagus - With ulceration and scarring may lead to a stricture (narrowing of the esophagus cased by a scar)
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Esophageal cancer
Definition
7th leading cause of cancer death among men(higher in african american men elderly-
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Gastritis-
Definition
inflammation of the stomach, acute or chronic- caused by NSAID's alcohol, smoking
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Stomach cancer
Definition
more common in countries outside US- matastasizes to esophagus, intestine, pancreas, liver and lymph nodes- often undiagnosed until metastasis has occurred
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Gastroenteritis
Definition
inflammation of stomach and intestine- may occure very quickly and violently- bacteria, parasites and viruses
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inguinal hernia
Definition
pouching of small intestine and peritoneum into the groin- most common in males
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malabsorption syndrome
Definition
occures when small intestine cannot adequately absorb nutrients and minerals into the blood
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Regional Enteritis
Definition
Chrohn's disease - inlammation and ulceration of the bowel mucosa with marked thinckening and scarring of the bowel wall- as progresses the intestinal wall thickens, resulting in narrowing- Cobblestone
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gluten-induced enteropathy
Definition
AKA: celiac (nontropical) sprue disease
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appendicitis
Definition
inflammation of the vermiform appendix
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colon polyps
Definition
Inward projection of its mucosal lining- Asymptomatic
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Diverticulosis (Diverticulitis)
Definition
Outward small pouches - Asymptomatic until pouches are packed with fecal matter causing irritation- linked to lack of physical activity, poor bowel habits, poor dietary habits
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peritonitis
Definition
inflammation of the peritoneum (lining of the abdominal wall) - sever, diffuse abdominal pain, fever, weakness, nauseam vomiting requires emergency medical attention
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Irritable bowel syndrome
Definition
spastic colon, disorder of MOTILITY in the intestine, how things mover through the bowel
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Ulcerative colitis
Definition
Chronic inflammation of the colon - related to stress and AUTOIMMUNE Disorders
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Cirrhosis
Definition
chronic degenerative disease, irreversible- end stage liver disease
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Hepatitis B
Definition
Incubation period 6 wks to 4 mo. sexually transmitted disease- via attacking the DNA cells
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Hepatitis C
Definition
Attacks RNA cells instead of DNA
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