Oesophageal cancer Flashcards
1
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7 risk factors for oesophageal cancer
A
- Smoking
- Alcohol excess
- Barretts oesophagus
- Achalasia
- Reflux
- Obesity
- Diet
2
Q
Define Achalasia
A
A disorder of the oesophagus where it fails to move food along
3
Q
Where does oesophageal cancer most commonly occur
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Middle (50%) of cases
4
Q
What kind of cancers may exist in the oesophagus
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Squamous cell or adenocarcinoma
5
Q
How does oesophageal cancer present (5)
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- Dysphagia
- Weight loss
- Retrosternal chest pain
- Hoarseness
- Cough
6
Q
What is the investigation of choice for oesophageal cancer
A
Oesphagoscopy
7
Q
How is oesophageal cancer treated
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- Radical curative oeophagetomy
- Chemotherapy
- Radiotherapy
8
Q
What would be seen in a full blood count of oesophageal cancer
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Microcytic anaemia
9
Q
Prognosis of oesophageal cancer
A
15% 5 year survival
12-18 months median if treated curatively
