GI Tumors Flashcards
What is the usual etiology if a salivary gland mass is discovered?
Salivary gland masses are of an infectious etiology the majority of the time.
Describe the state of stomach carcinoma in children in the U.S.
It is exceedingly rare in children. Prognosis is poor, and surgery is the only curative method.
What pancreatic tumors are seen in association with autosomal dominant MEN1 syndrome?
Insulinoma and gastrinoma
How does insulinoma usually present?
Patients present with hypoglycemia in conjunction with inappropriate insulin and C-peptide levels.
Which tumor is seen in Zollinger-Ellison syndrome(refractory gastric ulcers)?
Gastrinoma
What is the cancer risk of having familial adenomatous polyposis?
100% of patients get colon cancer, so colectomy is recommended.
How often are isolated colonic polyps in children concerning for malignancy?
They are seldom premalignant.
Describe the carcinogenic potential of generalized juvenile polyposis.
This is an autosomal dominant disorder that is precancerous.
Which two syndromes include adenomatous polyps and therefore pose a cancer risk?
Gardner syndrome (multiple intestinal polyps and tumors of the mandible and soft tissue/bone) and Turcot syndrome (primary brain tumor - medulloblastoma and multiple colorectal polyposis)
