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GI Neoplasms Flashcards

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Types of GI Neoplasms

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Esophageal CA
Carcinoma of the stomach
Pancreatic CA
Liver CA
Small bowel CA
Colorectal CA
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Type of Benign Esophageal Tumors

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Leiomyoma

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Type of Malignant Esophageal Tumor

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Esophageal CA

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Types of Esophageal Carcinoma

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SCC

Adenocarcinoma (more common in US)

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Risk Factors for SCC

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Long-standing esophagitis
Achalasia
Smoking
Alcohol
Diet
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Define Barrett’s Esophagus

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Invasion of foreign cells into the lower esophagus

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Epidemiology of Esophageal CA

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Increased prevalence in northern China, India, & Iran
Higher in men
50-80 years old

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Symptoms of Esophageal CA

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Progressive dysphagia
Odynophagia
Regurgitation
Heartburn
Anorexia
Vomiting
Weight loss
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Diagnostics of Esophageal CA

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UGI/barium swallow
Endoscopic US
EGD
CT for staging & mets

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Treatment of Esophageal CA

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Chemo (neoadjuvent, adjuvent)
Radiation (adjuvent)
Surgery

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Type of Benign Stomach Tumors

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Hyperplastic polyp
Leiomyomas
Lipomas

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Type of Malignant stomach Tumors

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CA
Lymphoma
Sarcoma
Carcinoid

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Carcinoma Tumors

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Epithelial cell origin

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Lymphoma Tumors

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Lymphatic system

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Sarcomas

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Connective tissue tumor

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Carcinoids

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Serotonin secreting

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Gastric Neoplastic Polyps

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Tubular

Villous: >2cm & malignant

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Macroscopic Appearance of Gastric Polyps

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In antrum
Pedunculate with malignant potential
Solitary, large, ulcerated

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Treatment of Gastric Polyps

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Endoscopic removal

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Gastric Leiomyoma arises from what?

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Smooth muscle of the GI tract

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Gastric Leiomyoma Presentation

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Possible bleeding

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Treatment for Gastric Leiomyoma

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Local incision with 2-3 cm margin

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Adenocarcinoma of the Stomach Related to

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Low dietary intake veggies & fruit
High dietary intake of starches
More common in males (3:1)
Increased incidence with pernicious anemia & blood type A

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Histological Typing of Adenocarcinoma of the stomach

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Ulcerated carcinoma (25%)
Polipoid carcinoma (25%)
Superficial spreading carcinomas (15%)
Linitis plastica (10%)
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Ulcerated Carcinoma of the Stomach

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Deep penetrating ulcer with shallow edges

Usually through all layers of the stomach

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Polipoid Carcinoma of the Stomach

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Intraluminal tumors
Large in size
Late mets

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Superficial Spreading Carcinoma of the Stomach

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Confined to mucosa & sub-mucosa
Mets 30% at diagnosis
Best prognosis

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Linitis Plastica Adenocarcinoma of the Stomach

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All layers of stomach
Poor prognosis
“Leather-bottle” appearance on Xray

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Signs/Symptoms of Adenocarcinoma of the Stomach

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Vague discomfort
Anorexia: meat aversion
Epigastric mass (late)
Hematemesis (late)
Mets: Virchow's node
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Spread of Gastric Carcinoma

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Through wall of stomach to peritoneum
Pancreas
Local/regional nodes
Liver
Lungs
Across peritoneal cavity (Ovaries)
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Diagnosis of Gastric Cancer

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Anemia
Elevated CEA
UGI
Endoscopy
CT for mets workup
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Treatment of Adenocarcinoma of the Stomach

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Resection

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Less Common Gastric Neoplasms

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Lymphoma
Gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST)
Neuroendocrine (carcinoid) tumors

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Gastric Lymphoma

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MALT

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Treatment of Gastric Lymphoma

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Radiation

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Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors (GIST)

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Mesenchymal neoplasms

Stomach most common

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Neuroendocrine Tumors

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Tumors of resident neuroendocrine cells in gastric glands

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Gastric Sarcomas

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Leiomyosarcoma
Leiomyblastoma
GIST

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Pancreatic CA Epidemiology

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Leading causes of CA mortality
Incidence increases with age
Usually 60-70 y/o
Men > Women

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Etiology of Pancreatic CA

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Smoker high risk
High fat, protein & alcohol diets
May be genetic

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Pathophysiology of Pancreatic CA

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Arises from epithelial cells of the pancreatic ducts
Discovered in late stages
Rapidly growing
Mainly in head of pancreas

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Signs/Symptoms of Pancreatic CA

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Vague, dull, abdominal pain
"Painless jaundice"
Weight loss, weakness
Anorexia, N/V
Glucose intolerance
Flatulence
GI bleeding
Ascites
Leg/calf pain
Jaundice: clay colored stools, dark urine
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Diagnostics of Pancreatic CA

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Elevated amylase, lipase, alkaline phosphatase, bilirubin, CAE 19-9
CT, US
ERCP

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What is the most definitive diagnostic test for pancreatic CA?

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Clinical Management of Pancreatic CA

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Prevent spread of tumor
Chemoradiation
Pain control (opiods)
Distal resection
Whipple procedure
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Define Whipple Procedure

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Excision or all or part of the pancreas together with the duodenum & usually the distal stomach

47
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Define Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome

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Islet cell tumor of the pancreas or of the duodenum

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Gastrinoma (Z-E Syndrome)

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Hypergastrinemia to gastric acid hyper secretion to PUD/GERD with or without complications

49
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Signs/Symptoms of Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome

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Pain + diarrhea
Pain without diarrhea
Diarrhea without pain
Hearburn + dysphagia
MEN-1 features
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Epidemiology of Z-E Syndrome

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Any age group

Male > Female 3:2

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Diagnostics of Z-E Syndrome

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Clinical suspicion

Fasting serum gastrin measurement

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Management of Z-E Syndrome

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PPIs over tumor search
Prognosis excellent w/o mets
CT Scan for tumor search

53
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Other Pancreatic Tumors

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Insulinoma

Glucagonoma

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Most Common Type of Liver CA

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Hepatocellular carcinoma

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Epidemiology of Liver CA

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Twice as common in men than women

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Causes of Liver CA

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Chronic infection with HBV & HBC
Cirrhosis due to ETOH, hepatitis
Tobacco use
Aflatoxins from a fungus

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Prevention of Liver CA

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Minimize HBV transmission
Avoid ETOH abuse
Minimize HCV

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How does HBV get transmitted?

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Blood
Saliva
Semen
Mucus
Vaginal fluid
Breast milk
Sexual activity
Sharing needles, toothbrushes, or razors
From mom to baby at birth
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Ways to reduce HBV transmission?

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Wash hands after touching body fluids
Avoid sharing personal hygiene items
Cover all cuts/sores with bandage
Practice safe sex

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Prevention of HBV

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HBV vaccination

Avoid alcohol abuse

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Transmission of HCV

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Blood to blood contact only
Sharing of needles
Unsterile tattooing
Body piercing
Sharing razor blades & toothbrushes
Certain sexual activities
Mother to baby
No vaccine
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Symptoms of Liver Carcinoma

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Anorexia
Weight loss
Jaundice
Swelling of the abdomen
Pain in the abdomen
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Diagnostics of Liver CA

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LFTs
AFP: detect & diagnose CA of the liver, testicles, and ovaries
Hep B & C blood tests
US of liver
CT/MRI of liver
Biopsy
Angiogram of liver
Laparoscopy
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Liver CA Treatment

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Surgery

Chemotherapy

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Types of Surgery for Liver CA Treatment

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Liver wedge resection
Liver lobectomy
Liver tranplantation

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Ways chemo is given for liver CA treatment?

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Hepatic artery infusion

Chemo embolization

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Types of Benign Small Bowel Tumors

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Leiomyoma
Adenoma
Lipoma
Brunner's gland hematoma
Hemangioma
Nodular lymphoid hyperplasia
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Types of Malignant Small Bowel Tumors

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Adenocarcinoma
Lymphoma
Leiomyosarcoma
Other sarcomas
Ampullary adenocarcinoma
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Types of Neuroendocrine Small Bowel Tumors

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Carcinoid
Gangliomeuroma
Gastrinoma
Somatostatinoma
Vipoma
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Conditions Associated with SB Tumors

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Peutz-Jeghers syndrome
Celiac disease
IPSID
Crohn's disease
Neurofibromatosis
AIDS
Hereditary multiple polyposis syndromes
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Mets of Small Bowel Tumors

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Malignant melanoma
Bronchogenic
Breast CA

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Types of Small Bowel Malignancies

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Adenocarcinomas (30-50%)
Carcinoids (25-30%)
Lymphomas (15-20%)
Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (10-20%)

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Risk Factors for Small Bowel Adenocarcinoma

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Pre-existing adenoma
Crohn's
Celiac disease
IgA deficiency
Alcohol abuse
Neurofibromatosis
Urinary diversion procedures
Red meat
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Clinical Presentation of Small Bowel CA

A 
Abdominal pain
N/V
Bleeding/anemia
Weight loss
Gastric outlet obstruction
Diarrhea
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Diagnostics of Small Bowel Malignancies

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UGI/SBFT (small bowel follow through)
Single contrast flouroscopy: mass, mucosal defect
CT
Capsule endoscopy

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Prognosis & Treatment of Small Bowel Malignancies

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Pretty good with surgery

77
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Colorectal CA

A

Common in both sexes
3rd leading cause of CA death in both sexes
Preventable disease

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Colorectal CA Screening

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Colonoscopy

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Adenoma Carcinoma Sequence

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Normal epithelium
Adenoma
Late adenoma
Early CA
Late CA
80
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2 Main Types of Colorectal Polyps

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Adenomas

Hyperplastic polyps

81
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Screening Tests for Colorectal CA

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FOBT/FIT
Flexible sigmoidoscopy
Colonoscopy

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Why has colonoscopy become the screening test of choice?

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Looks at entire colon
Polyps can be removed
Abnormalities can be identified

83
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Risk Factors for Colorectal CA

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Polyps
Age
IBD
Diet high in saturated fats
Personal or family Hx. of CA
Obesity
Smoking
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Hereditary Colorectal CA Syndromes (HNPCC)

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Accounts for 5-10% of all CA cases

Usually diagnosed at average age of 45

85
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Hereditary Colorectal CA Syndromes (FAP)

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Develop hundreds to thousands of colon polyps
Polyps initially benign but 100% chance will develop into CA
Usually

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Symptoms of Colorectal CA

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Change in bowel habits: diarrhea or constipation
Bright red or dark blood in stools
Abdominal discomfort

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Treatment for Colorectal CA

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Surgery: resection
Chemo: fluorouracil (5-FU), oxaliplatin (Eloxatin), irinotecan (Camptosar), capecitabine (Xeloda)
Radiation: neoadjuvent or adjuvent, external beam
Antiangiogenesis: disrupts its blood supply; Bevacizumab (Avastin)

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Staging of Cancer

A

TNM system

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Stage 1 Colorectal CA

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CA grown through mucosa & invades muscularis

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Treatment of Stage 1 Colorectal CA

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Surgical resection

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Stage 2 Colorectal CA

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CA grown beyond the muscularis but hasn’t spread to lymph nodes

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Treatment of Stage 2 Colorectal CA

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Surgery

Adjuvent chemo

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Stage 3 Colorectal CA

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CA has spread to regional lymph nodes

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Treatment of Stage 3 Colorectal CA

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Surgery

Chemo

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Stage 4 Colorectal CA

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CA spread outside of colon to other areas of the body

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Treatment of Stage 4 Colorectal CA

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+/- surgery

Chemotherapy

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Follow-Up Care of Colorectal Surgery

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Serial CEA measurements
Colonoscopy 1 year post resection of colorectal CA
Surveillance colonoscopy every 3-5 years

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Colon vs. Rectal CA

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Rectal better prognosis
Radiation not beneficial for colon
DRE/Hemocult
CEA
Surgery
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Anal Cancer

A

SCC
Women > Men
HPV association

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Signs/Symptoms of Anal CA

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Bowel changes

Bleeding

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Treatment of Anal CA

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Surgery

Chemoradiation

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