Chapter 5 and Chapter 6 Radiographic Pathology for Technologists Questions And Answers

Chapter 5 and Chapter 6 Radiographic Pathology for Technologists Questions And Answers Achalasia - ANS-A neuromuscular abnormality of the esophagus that results in failure of the lower esophageal sphincter to relax Adenocarcinomas - ANS-Carcinoma derived from glandular tissue. Result from malignant degeneration of columnar meta plasma and most occur in the distal esophagus and esophagogastric junction. Relatively rare but it is the most common primary malignant neoplasm of the small bowel. adynamic ileus - ANS-A failure of bowel peristalsis, often seen after abdominal surgery, which may result in bowel obstruction Anal agenesis - ANS-Congenital disorder characterized by lack of an anal opening in the exterior appendicitis - ANS-An inflammation of the appendix Atresia - ANS-Congenital absence, or abnormal closure of a normal anatomic opening Carbohydrate intolerance - ANS-The inability to digest and process sugars and starches into a source of energy because of an enzyme deficiency colostomy - ANS-An opening from the colon to the exterior abdomen created by a surgical procedure to allow for excretion of feces Crohn disease (Crohn's) - ANS-A chronic granulomatous inflammatory disease of unknown cause involving any part of the gastrointestinal tract, but commonly involving the terminal ileum; also known as regional enteritis Diverticulitis - ANS-inflammation of a diverticulum Diverticulum - ANS-A pouch or sac of variable size occurring normally or created by herniation of a mucous membrane through a defect in its muscular coat dysphagia - ANS-Difficulty in swallowing Endoscopy - ANS-The use of lighted instruments with optic connections to visualize disease of the esophagus and stomach, or rectum and distal colon (e.g. Sigmoidoscopy) CONTINUES...