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oesophageal cancer Flashcards

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types

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adenocarcinoma

squamous cell carcinoma

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adenocarcinoma

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lower 1/3

assoc with obesity and GORD (barret’s oesophagus)

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Barrett’s oesophagus

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recurrent reflux leads to metaplastic formations of mucin-producing glandular tissue

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risk factors

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smoking
high alcohol
zenker diverticulum
high intake hot bevarages

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5
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features

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progressive dysphagia

weight loss

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first Ix

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upper GI endoscopy

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