Chapter 43: Small Intestine- Small Bowel Tumors Flashcards
1
Q
What is the differential diagnosis of benign tumors of the small
intestine?
A
- Leiomyoma
- lipoma
- lymphangioma
- fibroma
- adenomas
- hemangiomas
2
Q
What are the signs and symptoms of small bowel tumors?
A
- Abdominal pain
- weight loss
- obstruction (SBO)
- perforation
3
Q
What is the most common benign small bowel tumor?
A
Leiomyoma
4
Q
What is the most common malignant small bowel tumor?
A
Adenocarcinoma
5
Q
What is the differential diagnosis of malignant tumors of the small
intestine?
A
- Adenocarcinoma (50%)
- Carcinoid (25%)
- Lymphoma (20%)
- Sarcomas (<5%)
6
Q
What is the workup of a small bowel tumor?
A
- UGI with small bowel follow-through
- enteroclysis
- CT scan
- enteroscopy
7
Q
What is the treatment for malignant small bowel tumor?
A
Resection and removal of mesenteric draining lymph nodes
8
Q
What malignancy is classically associated with metastasis to the
small bowel?
A
Melanoma