GI Path Exam 2

Most common neoplastic polyp? Most common location and size of colonic hyperplastic polyps?

Where are the inflammatory polyps associated with this disease most commonly found?

Where are the polyps of Peutz-Jeghers syndrome most commonly found?

What is the most important characteristic of Adenomatous Polyps that correlate with risk of malignancy?

Most colorectal Adenomas (associated adenocarcinomas) occur?

What is the most common MALIGNANCY of the GI tract?

What is the most common site of distant metastases of colorectal adenocarcinoma?

What is the 3 rd most common site of cancer in the body and 2 nd most common cause of cancer death in the US? How does it most commonly occur? What characteristics are considered the greatest risks for progression of adenoma to carcinoma? This type of cancer is associated with an increased risk for what specific heart infection?

Who is most commonly affected by appendicitis?

What is the most common tumor of the appendix?

IBD is most common in what patient demographics?

What is the most common site for Crohn’s disease in the GI tract? What is considered to be the hallmark of Crohn’s Disease?

Ulcerative Colitis always begins where?

What is the most common cause of intestinal obstruction worldwide? What is the most common cause in the US? What is the most common cause of intestinal obstruction in children younger than 2 years old?

Where is the most common site of GI ischemia? Ischemic disease here is most common in what patient demographic?