Ch. 33 Anal Cancer PP Flashcards
1
Q
who has higher risk for anal cancer? (men or women)
A
women
2
Q
risk factors (5)
A
genital warts genital infections anal intercourse HPV smoking
3
Q
Anus has _____________ up to the dentate or pectinate line then becomes _______ as it transitions into __________ in the rectum
A
stratified squamous epithelium
cuboidal
columnar epithelium
4
Q
nodal groups at risk intially
A
perirectal and anorectal lymph nodes
5
Q
nodal groups at risk if past the dentate line
A
internal iliac and lateral sacral nodes
6
Q
nodal group at risk if below the dentate line
A
inguinal nodes
7
Q
most common histologic type
A
SCC
8
Q
2nd most commmon histologic type
A
basaloid (clacogenic)
9
Q
most common route of spread
A
direct extension
10
Q
routes of spread
A
direct extension
lymphatics
blood
11
Q
what is the OAR
A
small bowel
12
Q
for advanced cancer what are the other OAR
A
femoral heads
genitalia/perineum
bladder
