Gastrointestinal Pathology - Case 6 - Part 5
   

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Comprehensive Case Materials

Using all of the information you have gathered from the chart, prepare a presentation about this case as you would for attending rounds with a concise summary of the history, physical findings, labs and x-rays. Your presentation should be about 5-7 minutes long. Use current literature to support your diagnosis and treatment options. Use the computer to display pathology and X-rays pertinent to the case.

Answer the questions below (with references) and hand them in to your facilitator by the end of the second lab.

1. What is the etiology of gastric and duodenal ulcers?

2. What are the clinical signs and symptoms of gastric and duodenal ulcers?

3. How is the diagnosis of gastric and duodenal ulcers made?

4. What are the complications of gastric and duodenal ulcers?

5. What effect does aspirin have on the gastric and duodenal mucosa?

6. What is the treatment of gastric and duodenal ulcers?