pancreatic cancer Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
most common type of pancreatic tumours
A
adenocarcinomas- typically at the head of the pancreas
2
Q
associations with pancreatic cancer
A
increasing age
smoking
diabetes
chronic pancreatitis
hereditary non-polyposis colorectal carcinoma
Multiple endocrine neoplasia
BRCA2 gene
KRAS gene
3
Q
features of pancreatic cancer
A
painless jaundice (pale stools, dark urine, pruritus)
cholestatic liver function tests
abdominal masses
non specific signs
epigastric pain
4
Q
investigations in pancreatic cancer
A
ultrasound
high resolution CT
- double duct sign
5
Q
management of pancreatic cancer
A
whipple’s resection
adjuvant chemo
ERCP for palliation
6
Q
what is trouseeau’s syndrome
A
migratory thrombophlebitis in pancreatic cancer
