Gastrointestinal

Overview of GI Hormones

Hormone Source Action Regulation Notes Gastrin G cells (stomach-antrum) ↑ gastric H+ secretion↑ growth of

Menetrier Disease

Snap Shot A 44-year-old male presents to his primary care physician complaining of vague

Acute Abdomen

Snapshot A 17-year-old boy is brought to the emergency room by his parents for

Portosystemic Anastomoses

Overview Site of Anastomosis Clinical Sign Portal ↔ Systemic Esophagus Esophageal varices Left gastric

Antacids

Snapshot A 30-year-old lawyer presents to her primary care physician for the evaluation of

Sulfasalazine

Snapshot A 25-year-old man with a history of ulcerative colitis presents to his gastroenterologist.

Pancreatic Pseudocysts

Snapshot A 42-year-old man with a history of alcohol abuse presents to the clinic

Jaundice

Overview Jaundice Type Hyper bilirubinemia Urine Bilirubin Urine Urobilinogen Hepatocellular Conjugated or unconjugated ↑

Femoral Region

Overview Femoral sheath a funnel-shaped fascia tube that passes 3-4 cm deep to the