Pathology EMQ template.

Name: Yash Verma

Theme: Upper GI Pathology

OPTION LIST

A	Barrett’s Oesophagus	I	Reflux Oesophagitis
B	Mallory-Weiss Syndrome	J	Oesophageal Varices
C	Oesophageal webs	K
D	Tracheo-oesophageal fistula	L
E	Achalasia	M
F	GERD	N
G	Boerhaave Syndrome	O
H	Megacolon	P

For each scenario below, choose the most appropriate answer from the list above. Each option may be used once, more than once or not at all.

1. A common upper GI problem associated with Chagas disease and loss of ganglion cells in the myenteric plexus.

2. May present with Schatzki rings or in anaemic (Iron deficient) females complaining of dysphagia.

3. A 35-year-old male complains of a sharp pain in the chest after meals. A biopsy of the oesophagus shows inflammation and eosinophilia.

4. Linear lacerations at the gastro-oesophageal junction.

5. Rupture or perforation of the oesophagus due to rise in internal oesophageal pressure while vomiting. Commonly associated with increased consumption of food/alcohol and bulimia.

ANSWERS

1. E

2. J

3. I

4. B

5. G