Oesophageal cancer

Question 1

s squamous cell tumours are most commonly found in

Answer 1

upper two-thirds of the oesophagus.

Question 2

adenocarcinomas are located near the

Answer 2

gastroesophageal junction

Question 3

the most common type of oesophageal cancer

Answer 3

Adenocarcinoma

Question 3

risk factors for adenocarcinoma in oesophageal cancer ?

Answer 3

history of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD)
Barrett’s
smoking
obesity

Question 4

Squamous cell cancer risk factors ?

Answer 4

smoking
alcohol
achalasia
Plummer-Vinson syndrome
diets rich in nitrosamines

Question 5

features of oesophageal cancer ?

Answer 5

dysphagia: the most common presenting symptom
anorexia and weight loss
vomiting
other possible features include: odynophagia, hoarseness, melaena, cough

Question 6

Diagnosis

Answer 6

Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy

Endoscopic ultrasound is the preferred method for locoregional staging

CT scanning of the chest, abdomen and pelvis is used for initial staging