Colorectal cancer Flashcards
1
Q
Define
A
Adenocarcinoma of glandular tissue origin
2
Q
Risk factors
A
Alcohol Smoking High red meat diet Polyps Genetic conditions
3
Q
Genetic conditions
A
FAP
HNPCC
4
Q
Epidemiology
A
60 plus
5
Q
Symptoms of right sided tumour
A
Weight loss
Anaemia
ABdo pain
Obstruction less likel
6
Q
Symptoms of left sided tumour
A
Bleeding/mucus PR Altered bowel habit Tenesmus Obstruction more likely Mass PR
7
Q
What bloods might you do?
A
FBC
LFTs
Renal function
8
Q
Other investigations?
A
Colonoscopy
Biopsy
