Oesophagogastric cancer Flashcards
1
Q
What are the different types of oesophageal cancer?
A
Squamous cell carcinoma and adenocarcinoma
2
Q
What is the evolution of barrett’s and cancer?
A
Squamou eosophagus Chronic inflammation Barrett's meteaplasia Low-grade dysplasia High-grade dysplaia Invasiev adenocarcionma
3
Q
How is oesophageal cancer diagnosed?
A
New onset dysphagia
Mucosal abnormality in at least 6 biopsies
Once carconma diagnosed, patients must be stage
4
Q
How is oesophageal cancer staged?
A
CT chest, abdo, pelvis
PET-CT
Endoscopic ultrasounds
5
Q
How is squamous cell carcinoma treated?
A
Localised SCC treated with radical chemoradiotherapy
No surgery
6
Q
How is adenocarcinoma treated?
A
Endoscopic resenction
Oesophagectomy or neoadjuvant chemo
7
Q
What is the most common cause of gastric cancer?
A
H. Pylori
8
Q
What is gastric cancer associated with symptom wise?
A
Indigestion, fatigue, bloating, abdominal pain, weight loss
