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Gastric disease Flashcards

1
Q

what is the most common type of oesophageal cancer

A

Adenocarcinoma

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what are the 3 types of gastric cancers (most to least common)

A

Adenocarcinoma
GI stromal tumours
Lymphoma

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what are some signs and symptoms of gastric cancer

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dysphagia, odynophagia
haematemesis
dysphonia (alteration in speech)
paraneoplastic syndrome
abdominal mass
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4
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what lymph node is associated with gastric cancer

A

left supraclavicular (Virchow’s) node

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what is Troisier’s sign

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enlarged Virchow’s node

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what would be first line investigation for suspected gastric cancer

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upper GI endoscopy with biopsy

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what are contraindications to surgery

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direct invasion of adjacent structures
fixed cervical lymph nodes
widespread metastases

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