oesophageal cancer Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
most common type of oesophageal cancer
A
adenocarcinoma
2
Q
risk factors for oesophageal adenocarcinoma
A
GORD or barrett’s
obesity
3
Q
risk factors for squamous cell carcinomas
A
smoking
alcohol
achalasia
plummer-vinson syndrome
diets rich in nitrosamines
4
Q
where are majority of adenocarcinomas located
A
near the gastroesophageal junction
5
Q
features of oesophageal cancer
A
dysphagia
anorexia and weight loss
vomiting
odynophagia
hoarseness
melaena
6
Q
diagnosis of oesophageal cancer
A
upper GI endoscopy with biopsy
endoscopic USS preferred for locoregional staging
CT CAP for staging
7
Q
treatment of oesophageal cancer
A
operable disease (T1N0M0) surgical resection
surgical challenge is anastomotic leak
adjuvant chemo
