colon cancer Flashcards
1
Q
HNPCC mutated gene
A
DNA mismatch repair genes
2
Q
Familial adenomatous polyposis mutated gene
A
APC
3
Q
where do colon cancers metastasize
A
liver and lung
4
Q
how do colon cancers metastasize
A
blood and lymphatics
5
Q
left colon cancer symptoms
A
rectal bleeding and stenosis, obstructive bowel habit and colicky abdominal pain
6
Q
stenosis
A
abnormal narrowing of a channel
7
Q
Carcinoma of the caecum and ascending colon present with
A
iron deficiency anaemia or a right iliac fossa mass
