Right gastro epiploic vein

Q) Right gastroepiploic vein drains into
A. Splenic vein
B. Left gastric vein
C. Portal vein
D. Superior mesenteric vein


ANswer is free

D SMV

Veins of SMV
Right gastro epiploic vein

The right gastroepiploic vein is a significant blood vessel located in the abdomen. It runs parallel to the right gastroepiploic artery and is an essential part of the venous drainage system of the stomach. Originating from the greater curvature of the stomach, this vein receives blood from various branches, including the short gastric veins. As it continues its course, it eventually joins with the superior mesenteric vein, contributing to the portal venous system. Understanding the anatomy and function of the right gastroepiploic vein is crucial for medical professionals in diagnosing and treating related conditions, ensuring proper circulation and overall digestive health.

GIST Stomach

Q ) Antral GIST 1cm incidentally found on UGIE. True regarding its management

a) Surgical resection resection of GIST (More questions on GIST here) 

b) Endoscopic resection

c) Resection required if EUS suggests irregular border with cystic spaces

d) Endoscopic surveillance, if size >2cm then resect

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GIST are usually found in the stomach (40% to 60%), small intestine (30%), and colon (15%). Clinically they appear  in patients older than 50 years.

They generally have an equal male-to-female ratio or a slight male predominance.

They are rarely associated with familial syndromes such as GISTparaganglioma syndrome (Carney triad), neurofibromatosis 1, and von Hippel-Lindau disease, but most develop de novo. 

Gastric Lymphoma

Q) Gastric Lymphomas false is 

a) The optimal treatment for lymphomas unresponsive to initial H. pylori antibiotic treatment remains unclear and includes the chemotherapy, radiotherapy, surgical resection, etc

b) Almost all MALT-lymphoma may regress with conventional H. pylori treatment. 

c) Need for surgery in lymphoma is mainly for its complication

d) Risk of perforation is over estimated in the literature

Answer

GIST stomach

Q) Antral GIST 1cm incidentally found on UGIE. True regarding its management
a) Surgical resection 
b) Endoscopic resection
c) Resection required if  EUS suggests irregular border with cystic spaces
d) Endoscopic surveillance, if size >2cm then resect

 

Ans 

c

GIST more than 2 cm should undergo resection. Management of GIST less than 2 cm  is dependent on weather high risk features are present on EUS. 

The high risk features are 

1. Irrgeular margins

2. Heterogenous architecture

3. Ulcers

Management of low risk GIST less than 2 cm is  surveillance every 6 months

 

 

 

CDH 1 mutation

Q ) Hereditary diffuse Gastric carcinoma is associated with which  breast cancer
A. Ductal carcinoma NOS subtype
B. Lobular carcinoma
C. DCIS
D. Metaplastic carcinoma

Answer for Q 79

Majority of Gastric Cancers are sporadic,

1–3% of GCs arise as a result of inherited cancer predisposition syndromes.

 Li-Fraumeni syndrome, Lynch syndrome, Peutz-Jeghers syndrome, hereditary breast and ovarian cancer,MUTYH-associated adenomatous polyposis (MAP), familial adenomatous polyposis,  juvenile polyposis syndrome and PTENhamartoma tumour syndrome (Cowden syndrome).

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Retained antrum syndrome

Q) True about retained antrum syndrome after gastrectomy  are all except? ( # MCQ in  Stomach 11-15) 

a) It is a persistent hypergastrinemic state

b) It is only seen after Billroth II Gastrectomy

c) Technetium labelled food is not helpful in diagnosing this condition

d) Serum gastrin is usually less than 1000 pg/ml


Answer c

 After billroth II gastrectomy, if a cuff of gastric mucosa remains with duodenum, this entity is called as retained antrum syndrome. This cuff of gastric mucosa is cut off from the proximal stomach and inhibitory effect of hormones such as VIP (Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide)  leading to a persistent hypergastrinemic state. ALso this gastric mucosa is continuously bathed by the alkaline contents of duodenum , which further increases the acid formation.

Both Basal and maximal gastric acid outputs increase but it is not as high as seen in zollinger ellison syndrome. Typically less than 1000 pg/ml

This condition can present as recurrent and persistent ulcerations. Technetium scanning is the diagnostic modality of choice. Treatment is re do surgery and antral excision.

Technetium pertechnate imaging has a sensitivity of 73% and specificity of 100%

More about retained antrum syndrome

Dieulafoy lesion

Diuelafoy lesion which is false? (AIIMS 2018) 
A. Most of the bleed cannot be visualised due to small mucosal defect lies over large arterial
bleed.
B. Large 1-3 mm artery in the submucosa is the source
C. MC in the greater curvature
D. Found within 6 cm from GEJ

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