4th Year general surgery 2 Flashcards
What marker is elevated in germ cell testicular tumours?
Beta HCG
What markers are increased in leydig and Sertoli cells tumours?
oestrogen and testosterone
When is Murphys sign present?
Cholecystitis, ascending cholangitis
Where is Vitamin B12 absorbed from?
Terminal ileum
What other treatment is given following breast conserving surgery?
Radiotherpay
What tumour marker is seen in breast cancer?
CA 15-3
Where does pagets disease of the breast start?
Involves nipple primarily and spreads to the areolar later
What is the commonest cause of blood stained discharge in younger women?
Intraductal papilloma
At what ages are breast screening performed?
43-73
Features of inflammatory breast cancer?
Erythema and oedema in absence of elevated WCC or CRP
When does duct ectasia typically occur?
Drug menopause
What does Tamoxifen increase the risk of?
Endometrial cancer
What is primary sclerosing cholangitis a risk factor for?
Cholangiocarcinoma
What is the most common type of bowel cancer?
Adenocarcinoma
Bag of worms feeling in the scrotum?
Varicocele