Oesophageal Cancer Investigations Flashcards
1
Q
What is an endoscopic ultrasound?
A
- More specific than an endoscopy
- Used if it will give better information that will help to inform management options
2
Q
What is CT used for?
A
To allow T staging
3
Q
What is Endoscopic resection used for?
A
- To determine histology
4
Q
When are PET scans used?
A
- to identify patients suitable for radical treatment
- finds N and M stage
5
Q
What is laparoscopy used for?
A
- To rule out peritoneal disease which is present in 15% of patients with lower tumours.
6
Q
What is EUS-FNA?
A
- fine needle aspiration taken under guidance of an endoscopic ultrasound
- recommended by JMCC
7
Q
Why is HER2+ testing used?
A
- Offered to patients with metastatic oesophago-gastric disease
