Oesophageal carcinoma Flashcards
1
Q
describe the clinical features of oesophageal carcinoma
A
dysphagia
weight loss
chest pain
anaemia
2
Q
what typical group of patients do you see adenocarcinoma in
A
younger patients
obese
3
Q
which type of oesophageal cancer is most common
A
adenocarcinoma
4
Q
which part of the oesophagus is adenocarcinoma most common
A
lower 3rd
5
Q
what is a big risk factor for adenocarcinoma
A
reflux
6
Q
what is the ix of choice for suspected adenocarcinoma
A
endoscopy
7
Q
what are some major risk factors for squamous cell carcinoma
A
alcohol
smoking
8
Q
what group of patients are most commonly affected by SCC
A
elderly
9
Q
which part of the oesophagus is typically affected in SCC
A
mid/upper
