GI block i-Human cases Exam Study Guide Solutions
Clues about the patient's stool for Ms. Schilling - Ans:-If floating high fat content, if watery the colon
is not able to absorb water, urgency also indicates more water in stool
Role of the gallbladder for Ms. Schilling - Ans:-Patient had gallst...
Significant findings for Ms. Schilling - Ans:✔✔-Low albumin (protein) levels (malabsorption), gall stones
were present but no signs of inflammation, macrocytic anemia due to low vitamin B12 (malabsorption),
positive for glandin IgA and glandin IgG antibodies (Celiac), positive endomysial Ab screen (Celiac)
Findings which support Ms. Schilling's diagnosis - Ans:✔✔-Diarrhea (with fecal fat) associated with
abdominal pain worsened with wheat products, weight loss due to malabsorption, positive antibodies
for gliadin and endomysium, to confirm diagnosis obtain biopsy of small intestine via endoscopy (will
show flat mucosal villi surface with plasmacytic infiltration of subepithelial region), coagulopathy
(deficiencies)
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