Crc Flashcards

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What is the most common malignancy of the gastrointestinal tract?

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Colorectal cancer

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2
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Which gene mutations are commonly associated with classic chromosomal instability in CRC?

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APC KRAS p53

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What is the primary screening method for familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP)?

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Flexible sigmoidoscopy

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What is the main characteristic of microsatellite instability (MSI) in CRC?

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Errors in mismatch repair during DNA replication

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Which inherited syndrome has a nearly 100% lifetime risk of colorectal cancer by age 50?

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Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP)

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What is the preferred screening modality for Lynch syndrome?

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Colonoscopy every 1-2 years starting at age 20-25

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7
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What percentage of Lynch syndrome patients develop colorectal cancer?

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0.7

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8
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What is the Amsterdam II criteria used for?

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Diagnosing Lynch syndrome

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9
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Which colorectal cancer screening test has 92% sensitivity for detecting CRC?

A

Stool DNA test

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10
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What imaging modality is most accurate for colorectal cancer diagnosis?

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Colonoscopy

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What is the gold standard for CRC staging?

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TNM staging

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What is the first-line treatment for localized colorectal cancer?

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Surgical resection

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What is the recommended surgical margin for colonic cancer resection?

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5 cm

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Which adjuvant chemotherapy regimen is used for Stage III CRC?

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FOLFOX (5-FU leucovorin oxaliplatin)

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What is the most common site of CRC metastasis?

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Liver

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16
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Which rectal cancer stage benefits from neoadjuvant chemoradiation?

A

Stage II and III

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What is the most common histological type of colorectal cancer?

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Adenocarcinoma

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What is the role of CEA in colorectal cancer?

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Tumor marker for prognosis and recurrence monitoring

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What is the recommended follow-up for CRC post-surgery?

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Colonoscopy at 1 year

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What is the treatment for T1 rectal cancer in a medically unfit patient?

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Local excision

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21
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What is the principle of total mesorectal excision (TME)?

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Complete removal of mesorectal tissue to reduce recurrence

22
Q

What is the survival benefit of metastatic CRC resection?

A

Can improve survival in selected liver/lung metastases

23
Q

What is the treatment of choice for a patient with CRC obstruction?

A

Diverting colostomy or resection

24
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What is the main difference in tumor spread between colonic and rectal cancer?

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Rectal cancer has more local invasion risk

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What is the role of PET-CT in CRC staging?
Detects distant metastases
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What is the common site for lymph node metastasis in rectal cancer?
Mesorectal lymph nodes
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What is the surgical treatment for FAP?
Proctocolectomy with ileal pouch-anal anastomosis
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What is the major dietary risk factor for CRC?
High intake of saturated fats
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Which polyps have the highest malignant potential?
Villous adenomas
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What is the characteristic feature of Peutz-Jeghers syndrome?
Hamartomatous polyps with mucocutaneous pigmentation
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Which CRC subtype has a better prognosis despite advanced stage?
MSI-high tumors
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What is the mainstay of CRC chemotherapy?
5-Fluorouracil-based regimens
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What does a positive FOBT indicate?
Possible colorectal neoplasm needs colonoscopy
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Which imaging modality is used for preoperative rectal cancer staging?
MRI
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What is the first-line treatment for Stage I rectal cancer?
Radical surgical resection
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Which inherited CRC syndrome has extracolonic malignancies?
Lynch syndrome
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Which polyposis syndrome has the highest risk for CRC?
FAP
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What surgical approach is preferred for left-sided CRC?
Low anterior resection
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Which genetic mutation is most common in sporadic CRC?
APC mutation
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Which molecular marker predicts poor response to anti-EGFR therapy?
KRAS mutation
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What is the prognosis of CRC with peritoneal carcinomatosis?
Poor
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What is the primary method for CRC metastasis detection?
CT scan of chest
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What is the best screening strategy for an average-risk individual?
Colonoscopy every 10 years starting at age 50
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What is the next step if a patient has a positive FIT test?
Colonoscopy
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Which polyp type should always be removed due to malignancy risk?
Sessile serrated adenomas
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Which chemotherapy agent is used in metastatic CRC with VEGF inhibitors?
Bevacizumab
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What is the recommended surgical margin for rectal cancer resection?
2 cm
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What is the common treatment for Stage IV CRC with liver metastases?
Systemic chemotherapy with potential resection
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What is the effect of aspirin on CRC prevention?
Reduces CRC risk by inhibiting COX-2
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What is the treatment for a patient with synchronous CRC tumors?
Segmental colectomy