Parietal/Chief cell location
Fundus
Bicarbonate supply
Vasculature and Surface epithelium (protection)
Omphalocele
Herniation of bowel into umbilical cord (covered by peritoneum)
Gastroschisis
Herniated bowels with no peritoneum
Pyloric Stenosis
- Tx Myotomy
Acute Gastritis Histology
- Intact surface epithelium
Causes of acute ulceration
NSAIDs and severe physiologic stress
Normal prostaglandin function in stomach
Stress ulcer
Post-shock, severe trauma
Curling ulcer
- Proximal duodenum
Cushing ulcer
ICU prophylaxis
H2-R blocker
PPIs
Prostaglandin analogs
Acute v Chronic Gastritis histology
Acute - Edema, Neutrophils in lamina propria
Chronic - Lymphoplasmacytic cells
Active Chronic Gastritis
Chronic gastritis with superimposed active inflammation
Acute v Chronic Gastritis clinical
Acute has much more prominent signs (vomiting)
Chronic Gastritis causes
H. Pylori, Autoimmune
H. Pylori infection location
Gastric Antrum
H. Pylori virulence factors (4)
H. Pylori infection result
Increased acid production
H. Pylori infection histology
Lymphoplasmacytic infiltrate in lamina propria
H. Pylori Dx
Endoscope & Biopsy
Serology
Urea breath test
Autoimmune Gastritis cause
Ab against Parietal cells, Intrinsic Factor
Autoimmune Gastritis mechanism
Loss of parietal cells -> achlorydia -> hypergastrinemia -> G-cell hyperplasia
Autoimmune Gastritis comorbidity (2)
- Destruction of adjacent chief cells -> decreased pepsinogen