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plasma
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all parts of blood
2
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serum
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fluid remaining if blood is allowed to clot
3
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CBC
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complete blood count (total cells)
differential=shows different types of white blood cells
4
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when is blood smear done?
A
when CBC and diff is abnormal
-pathologist examines blood smear
5
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myeloid progenitors
lymphoid progenitors
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give rise to erythrocytes, platelets, granulocytes, and monocytes
give rise to lymphocytes
6
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4 myeloid cell lines
A
erythroid/megakaryocytic
macrophage/granulocytic
eosinophilic
mast cell/basophilic
7
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how much blood is in the body?
A
5L (blood and plasma)
8
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hematocrit
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ratio of cells to total blood volume
9
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abnormal blood cells
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normal=biconcave disk
abnormal=smaller microcyte, target cell, macrocyte, sickle cell, fragments
-useful in diagnosing various disorders
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hemoglobin
A
carries oxygen
- 4 chains, each with heme molecule (which contains iron)
- Fe, B12, B6, and folate needed to make Hb
11
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how long do RBCs live?
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120 days
-spleen removes old ones and recycles Hb
12
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bilirubin
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breakdown product of heme-goes to liver, then SI in bile, and the reabsorbed
13
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why do bruises change color?
A
as heme is converted to bilirubin by macrophages, they change to yellow
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types of anemias
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iron deficient aplastic-no RBCs megaloblastic sickle cell hemolytic
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leukopenia
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decrease in WBCs
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anemia definition
A
decrease in RBC (and therefore Hb) mass
- in females, Hb less than 115
- in males, less than 130
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hemolysis
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destruction of RBCs
- inherited
- or acquired-from immune, mechanical, or infections or chemicals
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first sign of bone marrow failure
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anemia
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decreased RBC production mechanisms
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- bone marrow failure (aplastic anemia)
- defective DNA synthesis (megaloblastic anemia)
- defective Hb synthesis (iron deficiency anemia)
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Sxs of anemia
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- pale skin and mucosa
- fatigue, dyspnea on exertion
- brittle nails
- koilonychia (spoon shaped nails)
- headache, decreased vision, drowsiness
- white creases in hands (vs. red normally)
- pale conjuctiva
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iron deficiency anemia
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- causes of iron deficiency are decreased intake, absorption, loss (eg chronic blood loss), or requirements (eg pregnancy)
- transported bound to transferrin and stored as ferritin
22
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what type of anemia results from iron deficiency?
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hypochromic microcytic anemia
low hematocrit and Hb
serum iron and ferritin low
23
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aplastic anemia
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loss of myeloid progenitor cells in bone marrow–>pancytopenia
- decreased WBCs in infections
- decreased platelets–>causes bleeding
- decreased hemoglobin causes anemia
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causes of aplastic anemia
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idiopathic-primary
- may be some autoimmune cause
- secondary-cytotoxic drugs, radiation, viral infection
- radiation and chemo attack dividing cells and there are lots in the bone marrow
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pancytopenia
decrease in all myeloid lineages
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megaloblastic anemia
characteriized by megaloblasts in bone marrow and their descendants in blood
- 2nd most common cause of anemia
- two major causes are B12 and folate deficiency
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B12 deficiency
due to impaired absorption, decreased intake, or increased requirement or lack of intrinsic factor (carrier molecule) as in pernicious anemia
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what is the cause of pernicious anemia?
autoimmune destruction of parietal cells in stomach
| -see Abs to intrinsic factor
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folate and B12
folate reserves are small (months) compared to B12
| spinal chord lesion may result if prolonged low B12 (alcoholics, pregnancy)
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causes of hemolysis
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intracorpuscular defect (problem with RBC)
-Hb defect, enzyme defect, or membrane defect
extracorpuscular defect-problem with body
-autoimmune destruction, infection, mechanical destruction
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sickle cell anemia
inherited disorder
- due to defect in beta globin gene
- low oxygen causes RBCs to sickle and small vessel occlusion can happen
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sickle disease
homozygotes
sickle cells in blood and sickling crisis
-depend on exchange transfusions
-can be less severe if fetal Hb sticks around
-spleen is affected and dysfunctional b/c of backup by teens
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sickle trait
heterozygotes
| asymptomatic except in extreme cases (like airplanes w/pressurized cabins)
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Sxs of sickle disease
- ulcers
| - abnormal bone growth
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thalassemias
group of disorders caused by gene defects in Hb gene chains (alpha thalassemia-defective alpha or beta)
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what type of anemia do thalassemias cause?
- hypochromic microcytic anemia
| - target cells in smear
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hereditary spherocytosis
- group of disorders of inherited defect in strutural proteins in red cells
- defective cells unable to maintain shape and are removed by spleen
- variable severities
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autoimmune hemolytic anemia
Abs against own RBCs
- ideopathic
- secondary to lymphoproliferative disease or drugs
- challenging b/c lots of transfusions-->Abs to smaller parts of RBCs
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shistocytes
RBC fragments
| -seen in hemolytic anemia
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polycythemia
increase in RBCs
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causes of polycythemia
- primary: genetically inclined to make EPO
| - secondary: high altitude living, chronic long disease
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polycythemia rubra vera
- neoplastic disease of RBC precursors
- increased viscosity of blood
- insensitive to EPO and requires blood removal
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leukopenia
decreased WBCs
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leukocytosis
- increase in WBCs
- neutrophilic=increase neutrophils
- eosinophilia=increased eosinophils
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leukemias
malignant blood cell precursor proliferation in bone marrow
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lymphomas
malignant proliferation of cells in lymphoid tissue
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acute lymphoid leukemia
most common type in children
| -chemo, pretty treatable, 50% cured
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most common cause of cancer in kids under 5
leukemia
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acute myeloid leukemia
most common form in adults
| -treat with bone marrow transplant
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chronic myeloid leukemia
- chronic and accelerated phase, then blast crisis
| - Philadelphia chromosome
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chronic lymphoid leukemia
more common in elderly
| low grade and slow progression and therefore not susceptible to treatment as much
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Hodgkin's disease
- characterized by reed steinberg cell
- common in 2 age groups: 25 and 55
- staging is important and chemo is effective
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non hodgkin's lymphoma
- diverse group of diseases
| - graded low, medium, or high
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follicular lymphoma
most common form
low grade
affects the elderly
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diffuse large cell lymphomas
- intermediate or high grade
| - poor prognosis
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burkitt's lymphoma
- EBV infection
- highly malignant
- affects children from northern Africa
- lymph nodes less defined
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multiple myeloma
malignant disease of plasma cells
- middle aged
- boney lesions, kidney damage
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hematostasis
=stopping of bleeding
| by interaction of vessels, platelets, and coagulation factors
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what makes people more susceptible to clots?
lack of natural anticoagulants
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hemophilia A
congenital
| factor VIII
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hemophilia B
congenital
| factor IX
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DIC
disseminated intravascular coagulation
| -clots form all over and factors are consumed, leading to spontaneous bleeding
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4 layers of the GI tract
inner mucosa: epithelium, lamina propria, and muscularis mucosae
submucosa-contains vessels
muscularis propria-responsible for peristalsis
serosa/adventitia/peritonium
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what is a concern with cleft lip and palate?
sucking is affected and this is how babies get food
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dental caries
cavities
-disease of tooth due to bacterial erosion of structure
streptococcus mutans like sugar in saliva
plaque promotes attachment of bacteria, which secrete degrading enzymes
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complications of cavities
pulpitis
atypical abscess
periatipical granuloma
radicular cyst-
which may result in destruction of tooth
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periodontitis
inflammation of periodontal recesses-gingiva, periodontal membrane, alveolar bone
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what is the most common cause of tooth loss?
periodontitis
| -inflammatory cells release enzymes that loosen tooth
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stromatitis
inflammation of the mouth
- infectious causes, eg herpes, bacteria, fungi
- or non infectious causes, eg aphthous ulcers (canker sores) or ideopathic causes
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leukoplakia
persistant white lesion in the mouth
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erythroplakia
persistant red lesion
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risk factors for malignant oral neoplasms
tobacco use, alcohol, HPV
other contributing factors: sun exposure (lips)
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common locations of oral neoplasms
anterior 2/3 of tongue, lower lip
| -possibly metastasize to LN
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sialadenitis
inflammation of a salivary gland, usually parotid
- ie both sides of face, each gland is paired
- infectious causes: viral (mumps), bacterial (staph. aureus
- autoimmune causes: lupis, Sjogren syndrome
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major salivary glands
parotid, submandibular, sublingual
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pleomorphic adenoma
benign salivary neoplasm of epithelial and stromal elements
- needs proper excision, may recur locally
- infectious causes: herpes, fungal (uncommon w/out immune compromise)
- chemical causes: GERD
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GERD
reflux of gastric contents to lower esophagus-->inflammation
| -due to relaxed sphicnter
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barretts esophagus
presence of metaplastic intestinal type epithelium in esophagus-change from squamous to columnar
-means increased risk of developing adenocarcinoma
79
hiatus hernia
displacement of portion of stomach above diaphragm
- sliding hernia=stomach slides upward (90%)
- paraesophageal hernia=stomach protruding upward beside esophagus (10%)
80
achalasia
disorder of esophagus resulting in increased resting tone of LES
- food is unable to ent er stomach
- can cause aspiration of food, nutrition problems
81
esophageal varices
dilation of submucosal veins of distal esophagus
-often due to portal hypertension secondary to hepatic cirrhosis
significant morbidity and mortality when ruptures
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acute gastritis causes
stress, drugs (asprin), alcohol
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chronic gastritis
- with acute inflammatory flares
- one type: heliobactor pylori infection: survives in acidic environment
- autoimmune: destruction of parietal cells in stomach
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what is h pylori infection associated with?
increased risk of gastric adenocarcinoma and lymphoma
85
what does autoimmune gastritis cause?
- increased adenocarcinoma risk
| - megaloblastic anemia due to inability to absorb B12
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peptic ulcer disease
-localized chronic ulceration of gastric or duodenal mucosa
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risk factors for peptic ulcer disease
H pylori (80%), stress, hormones
88
complications of peptic ulcer disease
hemorrhage
perforation and peritonitis
scarring (stenosis, obstruction) below submucosa is affected
89
gastric carcinoma
- adenocarcinoma
- poor prognosis, 5 yr survival 20%
- spreads to LN (virchow node)
90
risk factors for gastric carcinoma
nitrosamines, japanes, H pylori
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lymphoma of stomach
common sit for extra-nodal lymphoma in MALT
| -chronic H Pylori
92
Meckel's diverticulum
- developmental disorder of small bowel due to persistence of omphalomesenteric (vitelline) duct
- causes all layers of bowel wall to outpouch
- ->malabsorption, celiac, maldigestion
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giardia
parasite (bever reservoir) that infects the small bowel
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carcinoids (small bowel)
- low grade malignant neoplasm of neuroendocrine cells
- carcinoid syndrome possible (diarrhea, flushing)
- locally invasive
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crohn's disease
- skip lesions-areas of inflammation, then areas of normal
- transmural inflammation-full thickness of bowel wall
- fibrosis and scarring--> intestinal obstruction
- possible fistula of bowel and bladder
- possible fissures, strictures, adhesions
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what extra-coloinic manifestations are possible in crohn's disease
arthritis, skin lesions, eye involvement
97
ulerative colitis
- only affects colon, no skip lesions
| - inflammation limited to mucosa-->no fibrosis/scarring
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complications of ulcerative colitis
toxic megacolon-weakened and dilated
- dysplasia
- extra-colonic manifestations (same as crohns)
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Hirshprung's disease
congenital absence of colonic nerve ganglia-->no peristalsis in portion of colon
-dilation of colon proximal to aganglionic segment
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diverticular disease
- outpouchings of colonic mucosa
| - inflammation of diverticulum
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complication of diverticular disease
pericolonic abscess
peritonitis
colonic stenosis
perforation
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Pseudomembranous colitis
Acute colitis
Formation of pseudomembrane due to C. difficile bacteria toxin
From long term antibiotic use
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Ischemic bowel disease
- parts of bowel susceptible to ischemia (poor blood supply)
| - atherosclerosis can contribute
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bile
makes fat soluble
| -made in liver, stored in gall bladdar
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Polyps
-protuberant mass
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Hyperplastic polyp
Most common, no malignant potential
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Hamartomatous polyp
Occur in children and can become dysplastic
| -Peutz-jeghers syndrome-multiple polyps, inherited
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Adenomatous polyps
Benign neoplasms
| Increased risk of if carcinoma if dysplastic or villous
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Colonic carcinoma
- 3rd most common malignant tumour and cause of cancer related death
- peak in 60-80years
- adenocarcinomas histologically, metastasize
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Appendicitis
Acute bacterial infection of appendix secondary to lumen obstruction
-abdominal pain, leukocytosis, peritonitis if ruptures
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hepatobiliary system functions
- detoxify waste products
- remove old RBCs
- produce bile
- synthesize plasma proteins and lipoproteins
- detoxify drugs
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blood flow to hepatobiliary system
portal vein and hepatic artery supply sinusoids
| -sinusoids drain to central vein-->hepatic vein-->inferior vena cava
113
bile
makes fat soluble
| -made in liver, stored in gall bladdar
114
cirrhosis
end stage liver disease
| -fibrosis, regenerative nodules
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causes of cirrhosis
- alcohol
- hepatitis
- metabolic and hereditary causes
- drugs
- biliary cirrhosis
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complications of cirrhosis
portal hypertension
| -varices, ascites, splenomegaly
117
hepatitis E
fecal oral transmission
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hemochromatosis
autosomal rescessive disorder of iron metabolism--->iron deposition in various organs
-cause of hepatitis
119
wilson's disease
autosomal repressive disease of copper metabolism resulting in copper depositions
-is a cause of hepdaitis
120
alpha 1 antitrypsin deficiency
autosomal recessive disorder
- decreased alpha 1 antitrypsin
- may cause cirrhosis
- does cause hepatitis
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drugs/toxins that can cause hepatitis
acetaminophen
| alcohol-causes fatty liver (stenosis), alcoholic hepatitis, and cirrhosis
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hepatitis A
fecal-oral transmission
- no chronic state
- vaccine available
- rarely lethal
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hepatitis B
parenteral (IV), perinatal, or sexual transmission
- 5-10% become chronic
- massive hepatic necrosis and death uncommon, but increased risk of carcinoma
- vaccine available
124
hepatitis C
- parenteral (IVDU) or sexual transmission
- 60-70% become chronic
- increased risk of carcinoma
- no vaccine
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hepatitis D
parenteral/sexual transmission
| -requires co-infection with hep B
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hepatitis E
fecal oral transmission
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hepatic abscess
abscess in liver parenchyma due to bacteria or parasite
128
metastatic carcinoma
- most common malignancy of liver
| - usual primary sites are GI, lung, breast
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gallstones (cholelithiasis)
- cholesterol stones, pigment stones, or mixed stones
- diagnosis by ultrasound
- complications: jaundice, ascending cholangitis, gallstone ileus (obstruction)
130
ascariasis
liver disease from obstruction of bile duct by a parasite
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primary sclerosing cholngitis
- destruction of intra-hepatic and extra-hepatic bile ducts by lymphocytes and macrophages
- most also have inflammatory bowel disease (UC)
- affects younger males
- unknown cause
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autoimmune hepatitis
- chronic hepatitis in young females
- Abs to specific antigens
- responds to steroids
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primary biliary cirrhosis
- destruction of small intra-hepatic bile ducts--> cirrhosis
- autoimmune disease, affects middle aged females
- antimitochondrial Abs present in most cases
- no cure, unknown cause
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pancreatic carcinoma
- adenocarcinoma of duct epithelial cells
| - poor prognosis
135
hepatocellular adenoma
benign neoplasm of hepatocyte origin
| -most common in young females on oral contraceptives
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hepatocellular carcinoma
- malignant neoplasm of hepatocytes
- risk factors: cirrhosis, HBV, HCV, hemachromatosis, alpha 1 antitrypsin deficiency
- AFP(protein) levels elevated
137
metastatic carcinoma
- most common malignancy of liver
| - usual primary sites are GI, lung, breast
138
gallstones (cholelithiasis)
- cholesterol stones, pigment stones, or mixed stones
- dagnosis by ultrasound
- complications: jaundice, ascending cholangitis, gallstone ileus
139
cholecystitis
-inflammation of gallbladdar (acute or chronic)
-usually from gallstones
acalculous cholecystitis (no gallstones)
140
choledocholithiasis
stone present incommon bile duct
141
acute pancreatitis
acute inflammation + tissue necrosis due to release of pancreatic enzymes
- 80% from gallstones or alcohol
- complications: abscess, psuedocyst, peritonitis, diabetes
142
proteinuria
protein in urine
143
pancreatic carcinoma
- adenocarcinoma of duct epithelial cells
| - poor prognosis
144
hormones that the kidneys produce
renin
| EPO
145
normal production of urine
1.5 L/day (24hour period)
146
filtration barrier (urinary system)
endothelial cell, BM, and epithelial cell
147
kidney functions
- urine production
- hormone production
- regulation of acid-base balance of plasma
- excretion of urea and creatine
148
oliguria
decreased urine production
149
glomerular diseases
group of diseases, damage to glomerulus
- primary (minimal change glomerulopathy, primary membranous nephropathy, acute post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis)
- secondary (caused by diabetes or immunologic disease)
150
polyuria
increased urine production
151
proteinuria
protein in urine
152
acute nepritic syndrome
oliguria, hematuria, proteinuria, edema, and hypertension
| -typically after strep A infection
153
nephrotic syndrome
-large amounts of protein in urine-->hypoalbuminemia
154
why are people with nephrotic syndrome prone to infections and thrombi?
b/c of loss of proteins involved in coagulation and immunity in urine
155
acute renal failure
acute onset of decreased urine production
- over days to weeks
- usually reversible
156
acute pyelonephritis
bacterial infection of kidney
- via urinary tract (ascending)-gram -
- via bloodstream-gram +
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chronic renal failure
insidious decrease in renal function from damage to kidneys
- several stages
1. diminished renal reserve
2. renal insufficiency
3. renal failure
4. end stage: terminally damaged
- requires dialysis or transport
158
glomerular diseases
group of diseases, damage to glomerulus
159
acute tubular necrosis
sudden sever drop in blood pressure causing death of renal tubular cells and acute failure
160
minimal change glomerulopathy
- unknown origin, most common cause of nephrotic syndrome in children
- responsive to corticosteroids but may recur
161
acute glomerulonephritis
- immune mediated inflammation
- follows streptococceal infection in most cases
- usually self limited in children
- worse prognosis in adults: more have prolonged abnormal function
162
what is the first indication of renal damage in diabetes?
albumin
163
adult polycystic kidney disease
progressive number of variable sized cysts
- kidneys enlarged
- autosomal dominant inheritance
- autosomal recessive version: fatal (large numbers of small cysts)
164
cystic renal dysplasia
congenital disorder of development of kidney
- usually unilateral
- affects children
165
acte pyelonephritis
bacterial infection of kidney
- via urinary tract (ascending)-gram -
- via bloodstream-gram +
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types of renal stones
calcium, struvite (chronic UTI), uric acid, or cystine
167
cystitis
inflammation of bladder
168
acute tubular necrosis
sudden sever drop in blood pressure causing death of renal tubular cells and acute failure
169
benign nephrosclerosis
ischemic damage to glomeruli and loss of glomeruli
170
complications of syphilis
systemic spread if untreated (rash, fever)
| small vessel vasculitis, cardiac and CNS complications
171
seminoma
-germ cell tumor of testes
large cells full of cytoplasm
-scrotal mass, usually diagnosed before metastisis
172
non seminoma
-germ cell tumour of testes
| eg teratocarcinoma, choriocarcinoma
173
benign prostatic hyperplasia
- benign hyperplasia of epithelim and stroma
| - urgency, frequency, dribbling in elderly males
174
what produces testosterone?
leydig cells in testes
175
hermaphroditism
discordance b/t genotypic and phenotypic sex
- true: have both male and female gonads
- pseudo-genotypically female and phenotyically male
176
epidiymoorchytis, urethritis
inflammation of epididymis and testes and/or urethra
| -infection, STI, uropathogen, virus
177
balanitis
inflammation of glans penis
178
complications of gonorrhea
-protatisis, epididymitis, and arthritis
179
complications of syphilis
systemic spread if untreated (rash, fever)
| small vessel vasculitis, cardiac and CNS complications
180
endometrial hyperplasia
thickening of endometrial mucosa due to continued estrogen with inadequate progesterone
- an-ovulary cycles
- can be caused by puberty, anxiety, or being an athlete
181
benign prostatic hyperplasia
- benign hyperplasia of epithelim and stroma
| - urgency, frequency, dribbling in elderly males
182
which parts of female reproductive system have stratified squamous?
vulva, vagina, ectocervix
183
hermaphroditism
discordance b/t genotypic and phenotypic sex
- true: have both male and female gonads
- pseudo-genotypically female and phenotyically male
184
ovarian cysts
fluid filled cavities lined by epithelium
| -usually from unruptured follicles
185
polycystic ovary syndrome
multiple cysts in ovaries due to hormonal disturbances
| -multiple cysts in both ovaries, menstrual irregularities, possible infertility
186
PID
extensive infection of upper reproductive tract
- usually secondary to STI
- salpingitis (fallopian tubes), peritonitis, overian abcess
187
complications of PID
spread
infertility from scarring of fallopean tubes
pelvic mass with pain
188
leiomyoma
- benign neoplasm of smooth muscle in uterus
- most common uterine neoplasm
- usually asymptomatic
189
toximia of pregnancy
- unknown pathogenesis
| - disease of symptom complex in mother
190
endometrial adenocarcinoma
- most common female reproductive tract tumor
- endometrial epithelial cells
- elderly females effected
- hysterectomy to treat
191
ovarian cysts
fluid filled cavities lined by epithelim
| -usually from unruptured follicles
192
polycystic ovary syndrome
multiple cysts in ovaries due to hormonal disturbances
| -multiple cysts in both ovaries, menstrual irregularities, possible infertility
193
ectopic pregnancy
implantation of fertilized ovum outside uterine cavity
| -usually fallopian tube-trophoblast cells of placenta then invade and may cause rupture
194
placenta accreta
abnormally deep penetration of placental villi into uterine wall
195
threatened abortion
cervical os is closed, spotting
196
endometriosis
endometrial tissue outside uterus (in ovary or peritoneum usually)
-retrograde flow, pain, infertility, chocolate cyst of ovary
197
preeclampsia
- hypertension, edema, and proteinuria in third trimester
| - may progress to eclampsia
198
eclampsia
preeclampsia + seizures
| -life threatening, must deliver
199
hydatidiform mole
developmental abnormality of placenta
- trophoblastic proliferation, degeneration of chorionic villi
- enlarged uterus, no fetal movement but some fetal parts
- complete mole: no fetus
200
choriocarcinoma
rare malignant tumor of placental origin
201
missed abortion
death of fetus, passed weeks later
202
threatened abortion
cervical os is closed, spotting
203
endometriosis
endometrial tissue outside uterus (in ovary or peritoneum usually)
-retrograde flow, pain, infertility, chocolate cyst of ovary
204
what is the 2nd most common cause of cancer death in females?
breast cancer
205
most common type of breast cancer
infiltrating ductal carcinoa
206
pregnant female
terminal buds develop into acini
- prolactin released in response to infant
- milk produced
207
acute mastitis
inflammation of the breast
- lactating female
- bacterial infection
- possible abscess
208
fibrocystic change
benign changes in breast tissue due to hormones and age
- reproductive age
- cystic dilation of epithelial ducts
- epithelial hyperplasia
209
gynecomastia
increased proliferation of male breast due to various factors
210
fibroadenoma
benign neoplasm of breast of epithelial and stromal elements
| -young females
211
what is the 2nd most common cause of cancer death in females?
breast cancer
212
most common type of breast cancer
infiltrating ductal carcinoa
213
achondroplasia
- autosomal dominant defect of bone formation
| - normal trunk, short limbs
214
woven (immature) bone
newly formed bone with haphazard collegen
215
osteopetrosis
defective osteoclast function
| -bones grow but are not remodelled and remain thick and brittle
216
where are growth plates located?
mid-portion of metaphysis of children
217
hyaline cartilage locations
articular surfaces of bone
| trachea, bronchi
218
elastic cartilage locations
eustaceon tube, ear, and epiglottis
219
fibrocartilage
synarthrotic joints (cranial bones) and vertebral disks
220
osteogenesis imperfecta
- defective collagen I
| - osteopenic, weak bone
221
osteopetrosis
defective osteoclast function
| -bones grow but are not remodelled and remain thick and brittle
222
osteomyelitis
inflammation of bones due to bacterial infection
223
aseptic necrosis
death of a bone secondary to impact
| -infarct from ischemia
224
osteomalacia and rickets
inadequate mineralization of bone matrix in mature bone
- rickets in children-softening of bone and deformity
- skeletal pain, gradual deformity in adults (reversible if suppliment vitamin D)
225
myasthenia gravis
autoimmune disease-decreased ACh receptors b/c Abs bind to them
226
renal osteodystropy
bone changes from chronic renal failure
227
pagets disease
irregular restructuring of bone w/ thick and deformed bones
228
osteomyelitis
inflammation of bones due to bacterial infection
229
aseptic necrosis
death of a bone secondary to impact
| -infarct from ischemia
230
callus
the thing that fills in gap b/t two pieces of broken bone
231
myasthenia gravis
autoimmune disease-decreased ACh receptors b/c Abs bind to them
232
congenital myopathies
- muscle wasing and hypotonia
| - early onset in life
233
acquired myopathies
cancer, diabetes
234
myositis
inflammation of mm
235
posterior pituitary hormones
ADH and oxytocin
236
anterior pituitary hormones
GH, TSH, adrenocorticotropin hormone, Gonadotrophin hormones
237
cushing's syndrome
excess glucocorticoid hormones (cortisol)
| -hypersecretion of ACTH by pituitary
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