Oesophageal / Stomach cancer Flashcards

1
Q

What are the red flags for > 55 years?

A

> 55 years with;

  • weight loss
  • upper abdominal pain
  • reflux
  • dyspepsia
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What are the red flags for oesophageal / stomach cancer?

A
  1. Dysphagia
  2. Nausea / Vomiting
  3. Reflux
  4. Upper abdominal pain
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Initial Ix or examination?

A
  1. FBC - anaemia, raised platelets.

2. OGD

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