Oesophagul Cancer Flashcards
What is oesophageal cancer?
A type of cancer that affects the oesophagus
What are common symptoms of oesophageal cancer?
Dysphagia, anorexia, weight loss, vomiting, melena, hoarseness, and odynophagia
What are the two main types of oesophageal cancer?
Adenocarcinoma and Squamous Cell Carcinoma
What is the most common type of oesophageal cancer in the UK?
Adenocarcinoma
What conditions are associated with the development of Adenocarcinoma?
GORD, Barrett’s esophagus, Achalasia, obesity, and smoking
Where is Squamous Cell Carcinoma most commonly found?
In the upper two-thirds of the oesophagus
What are some causes of Squamous Cell Carcinoma?
Plummer-Vinson Syndrome, smoking, and Achalasia
What is the progressive symptom often associated with oesophageal cancer?
Dysphagia
What diagnostic procedures are used for oesophageal cancer?
Upper GI scope and biopsy; CT scan is used for staging
What is the primary treatment for oesophageal cancer?
Surgical resection
Fill in the blank: The most common type of oesophageal cancer in developing countries is _______.
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
True or False: Weight loss is a common symptom of oesophageal cancer.
True
