Oesophageal Carcinoma Flashcards

1
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Location of oesophageal adenocarcinoma

A

Lower 1/3rd

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2
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Associations of oesophageal carcinoma

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  • obesity

- GORD

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3
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Location of oesophageal SCC

A

Upper 2/3rd oesophagus

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4
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Diet found in SCC

A
  • low vit A+C

- high nitrosamine

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5
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Muscular RF of oesophageal carcinoma

A

Achalasia

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6
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Diet RFs for oesophageal carcinoma

A
  • hot beverages

- Areca/betek nut

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7
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Presentation of oesophageal carcinoma

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  • odynophagia
  • dysphagia
  • wight loss
  • hoarseness (SCC)
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8
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Ix

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  • upper GI endoscopy + biopsy

- CT

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9
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Mx oesophageal carcinoma

A
  • oesophagactomy

- chemo/radiation

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