Gastrointestinal/Nutrition (GIN): Week 1

Individual Bricks from the Week 1 List

Esophagus and Stomach

Pre-Class Assignments

Chapters:

Rx Bricks:

Objectives:

1. Describe the pathogenesis, histology and etiology of esophageal disorders such as ulcers (infectious, chemical, etc), GERD, Barret esophagus and esophageal carcinomas.

2. Contrast histopathology, etiology, pathogenesis, and clinical features of chronic gastritis due to H. pylori and autoimmune gastritis.

3. Summarize advantages and disadvantages of tests available for diagnosis of H. pylori infections

4. Explain the role of cellular and humoral immunity in the development of autoimmune gastritis.

5. Predict neoplastic and non-neoplastic complications of autoimmune gastritis based on its pathogenesis