Gastrinoma

Q) True about gastrinoma is 

a) At the time of diagnosis most are benign and only 20% are malignant

b) In Pancreas most tumors  are confined to the body and tail

c) All cases of gastrinoma should be screened for MEN 1

d) They are highly malignant and even after complete resection 5 year survival is 30%

Another Mcq on gastrinoma


Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (USMLE)

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) 

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Age - 60 years

Sex - Male

Who are at risk - Smokers, Hypertension 

Specific Questions - Associated with Ehler Danlos and MArfan Syndrome - So common in families

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Intestinal Tuberculosis

False about Intestinal TB - MCQ

Q) Which of the following statements about intestinal tuberculosis is false?

1. Hyperplastic type commonly causes colonic strictures
2. Raised inflammatory markers, anemia, and positive sputum culture support the diagnosis
3. Barium meal follow-through may show a pulled-up cecum
4. Interferon-gamma release assay is diagnostic

Answer: A) Strictures are of the small bowel, not the colon

Explanation:

Intestinal tuberculosis occurs in two main forms:

1. Ulcerative type – Characterized by transverse ulcers with undermined edges, and the serosa is studded with tubercles. This represents a more severe form of the disease.

2. Hyperplastic type – Involves hyperplasia and thickening of the terminal ileum. It leads to narrowing of the lumen, stricture formation, and fibrosis of the terminal ileum, not the colon.

Other key points:

  • Raised inflammatory markers and anemia are commonly seen.
  • Interferon-gamma release assays help in detecting subclinical infection but are not diagnostic.
  • Barium meal follow-through typically shows a pulled-up or subhepatic cecum.

Pseudocyst Pancreas

Q) True about pseuodocyst of the pancreas is ? ( Questions in pancreas) 

a) It is lined by epithelium and collagen

b) Spontaneous regression occurs in less than 50% of cysts

c) Symptoms occur in more than 50% of case

d) Transduodenal endoscopic drainage IS  safe and effective approaches for patients with pancreatic pseudocysts in close contact (defined as less than 2 cm) 

LES pressure

Q) All are associated with increased LES  pressure except

a) Substance p
b) Gastrin
c) Secretin
d) Motilin

Metabolic Acidosis

Q) Regarding Metabolic acidosis true statement is ?

a) Initial compensation is by kidneys

b) Best management is by bicarbonate infusion

c) Most common surgical cause of acidosis is hypovolemia

d) Resuscitation should be with nor adrenaline