Oesophageal Cancer Flashcards
1
Q
What are the types of oesophageal cancer?
A
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Adenocarcinoma
2
Q
What are the causes of squamous cell carcinoma?
A
Vitamin A/Zinc deficiency Tannic acid/Strong tea Smoking Alcohol HPV Oesophagitis Genetic
3
Q
What is the pathogenesis of squamous cell carcinoma?
A
- Normal
- Severe Dysplasia
- Carcinoma
4
Q
What are the risks for adenocarcinoma?
A
Caucasian
Males
Obesity
Lower 1/3 of the oesophagus
5
Q
What is the pathogenesis of adenocarcinoma?
A
- Rick Factor
- Chronic reflux oesophagitis
- Barrets Oesophagus
- Dysplasia
- Adenocarcinoma
6
Q
What are the mechanisms of metastases of carcinoma of the oesophagus?
A
Direct invasion
Lymphatic permeation
Vascular invasion
7
Q
What are symptoms of oesophageal cancer?
A
Dysphagia
General malignancy symptoms - Anaemia, weight loss, fatigue
