GI Neoplasms Flashcards
Types of GI Neoplasms
Esophageal CA Carcinoma of the stomach Pancreatic CA Liver CA Small bowel CA Colorectal CA
Type of Benign Esophageal Tumors
Leiomyoma
Type of Malignant Esophageal Tumor
Esophageal CA
Types of Esophageal Carcinoma
SCC
Adenocarcinoma (more common in US)
Risk Factors for SCC
Long-standing esophagitis Achalasia Smoking Alcohol Diet
Define Barrett’s Esophagus
Invasion of foreign cells into the lower esophagus
Epidemiology of Esophageal CA
Increased prevalence in northern China, India, & Iran
Higher in men
50-80 years old
Symptoms of Esophageal CA
Progressive dysphagia Odynophagia Regurgitation Heartburn Anorexia Vomiting Weight loss
Diagnostics of Esophageal CA
UGI/barium swallow
Endoscopic US
EGD
CT for staging & mets
Treatment of Esophageal CA
Chemo (neoadjuvent, adjuvent)
Radiation (adjuvent)
Surgery
Type of Benign Stomach Tumors
Hyperplastic polyp
Leiomyomas
Lipomas
Type of Malignant stomach Tumors
CA
Lymphoma
Sarcoma
Carcinoid
Carcinoma Tumors
Epithelial cell origin
Lymphoma Tumors
Lymphatic system
Sarcomas
Connective tissue tumor
Carcinoids
Serotonin secreting
Gastric Neoplastic Polyps
Tubular
Villous: >2cm & malignant
Macroscopic Appearance of Gastric Polyps
In antrum
Pedunculate with malignant potential
Solitary, large, ulcerated
Treatment of Gastric Polyps
Endoscopic removal
Gastric Leiomyoma arises from what?
Smooth muscle of the GI tract
Gastric Leiomyoma Presentation
Possible bleeding
Treatment for Gastric Leiomyoma
Local incision with 2-3 cm margin
Adenocarcinoma of the Stomach Related to
Low dietary intake veggies & fruit
High dietary intake of starches
More common in males (3:1)
Increased incidence with pernicious anemia & blood type A
Histological Typing of Adenocarcinoma of the stomach
Ulcerated carcinoma (25%) Polipoid carcinoma (25%) Superficial spreading carcinomas (15%) Linitis plastica (10%)
Ulcerated Carcinoma of the Stomach
Deep penetrating ulcer with shallow edges
Usually through all layers of the stomach
Polipoid Carcinoma of the Stomach
Intraluminal tumors
Large in size
Late mets
Superficial Spreading Carcinoma of the Stomach
Confined to mucosa & sub-mucosa
Mets 30% at diagnosis
Best prognosis
Linitis Plastica Adenocarcinoma of the Stomach
All layers of stomach
Poor prognosis
“Leather-bottle” appearance on Xray
Signs/Symptoms of Adenocarcinoma of the Stomach
Vague discomfort Anorexia: meat aversion Epigastric mass (late) Hematemesis (late) Mets: Virchow's node
Spread of Gastric Carcinoma
Through wall of stomach to peritoneum Pancreas Local/regional nodes Liver Lungs Across peritoneal cavity (Ovaries)
Diagnosis of Gastric Cancer
Anemia Elevated CEA UGI Endoscopy CT for mets workup
Treatment of Adenocarcinoma of the Stomach
Resection
Less Common Gastric Neoplasms
Lymphoma
Gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST)
Neuroendocrine (carcinoid) tumors
Gastric Lymphoma
MALT
Treatment of Gastric Lymphoma
Radiation
Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors (GIST)
Mesenchymal neoplasms
Stomach most common
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Tumors of resident neuroendocrine cells in gastric glands
Gastric Sarcomas
Leiomyosarcoma
Leiomyblastoma
GIST
Pancreatic CA Epidemiology
Leading causes of CA mortality
Incidence increases with age
Usually 60-70 y/o
Men > Women
Etiology of Pancreatic CA
Smoker high risk
High fat, protein & alcohol diets
May be genetic