Pancreatic Cancer Flashcards
1
Q
pancreatic cancer shows a higher incidence in ??
A
smokers and black populations
2
Q
pancreatic cancer is also know to be (a bad thing)
A
leading cause of death
90% mortality rate in first year
3
Q
Etiology
A
idiopathic
but linked to DM, chronic pancreatitis
4
Q
pancreatic cancer is mostly what type
A
adenocarcinoma (90%)
5
Q
Triad manifestations are
A
jaundice
weight loss
abdominal pain
6
Q
diagnosis
A
CT
US
7
Q
treatment
A
pain control
surgery (primary treatment)
palliative care
