Basic Flashcards
1
Q
Origin of left side crc
A
Embryonic hindgut ( gives rise to the splenic flexure, descending Colon, sigmoid, rectum and 1/3rd or transverse colon )
2
Q
Original of right side crc
A
Embroynic midgut ( appendix, caecum, ascending colon, hepatic flexure, 2/3rd of transverse colon )
3
Q
Whats the genomic alteration in right and left sides crc.. Think and see answer
A
4
Q
EGFRi alone is not active in BRAF m CRC
A
5
Q
EGFRi alone is not active in BRAF m CRC
A
6
Q
T and N stage for CRC
A
7
Q
M stage CRC
A
8
Q
Benefit of adding Oxali to improve survival in stage 3
When to start adjuvant chemo ?
A
2.6 to 6%
Within 8 weeks - longer the delay, lower the benefits.12% increase in risk of death every 4 weeks
So starting after 4-5 months is useless
