Biliary tumors Flashcards
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demographics of gallbladder cancer
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- 3X more common in women
- more common in people over 65, whites
- most common GI malignancy in native americans
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etiology of gallbladder cancer
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- gallbladder disease (especially if >40)
- calcification of GB
- usually associated with cholesterol stones
- Salmonella typhi carriage increases risk
3
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gastric surgery and cancers
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- gastric surgery INCREASES risk of gallbladder cancer after 20 years
- gastric surgery DOES NOT INCREAsE the risk of bile duct cancer
4
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most common benign tumor of gallbladder
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- adenoma
5
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most common malignant tumor of gallbladder
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- adenocarcinoma
- lymphatic, neural, vascular spread due to lack of well-defined muscularis
- direct extension to liver, bile duct, colon, duodenum
6
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location of gallbladder cancer
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- 60% in fundus
- 30% in body
- 10% in neck
7
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Krukenberg tumor
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- adenocarcinoma that starts in the stomach or gallbladder and spreads to the pelvis (intraperitoneal spread)
8
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symptoms of gallbladder cancer
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- PAIN is the most common complaint
- hepatomegaly
- palpable mass
- ascites
- jaundice
9
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diagnosis of gallbladder cancer
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- increased ALP and bilirubin
- CEA and CA 19-9 may be elevated
- US, CT, MRI
10
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treatment of gallbladder cancer
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- 80% are unresectable
- chemo and radiation do not work
11
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etiology of bile duct cancer
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- no association with cirrhosis
- most intrahepatic cancers in China and Southeast Asia are from liver flukes
- associated with PSC, CUC (10X)
- occurs in younger age with CUC and without stones
- occurs after 15 years of CUC
12
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Klatskin tumor
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- cholangiocarcinoma at junction of left and right hepatic ducts
- presents with PAINLESS jaundice
- death from hepatic failure or cholangitis
13
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clinical manifestations of bile duct cancer
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- N/V, anorexia, weight loss, rarely painful unless with stone, PAINLESS jaundice
- increased ALP and bilirubin
- often bilirubin > 12 - cancer until proven otherwise
- best diagnosed with EUS
14
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treatment of bile duct cancer
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- intrahepatic, Klatskin, or mild bile duct tumor - resection
- distal bile duct - whipple procedure
15
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pancreatic exocrine tumors
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- 95% are pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma