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10.1 GI Malignancies Flashcards

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Where is adenocarcinoma most likely to occur and why?

A

Lower 1/3rd of the oesophagus

Associated with Barrett’s oesophagus

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What is an intestinal gastric cancer?

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Adenocarcinoma

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What is a diffuse gastric cancer?

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Signet ring carcinoma

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Where can gastric cancer spread to?

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Lymph nodes - left supraclavicular fossa
Liver
Trans coelomic to the ovaries

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What is the commonest oesophageal cancer and where can it occur?

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Squamous cell carcinoma

Can occur at any level

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Gastrointestinal System (18 decks)

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