pathologies related to pelvis & hip II - exam 2 Flashcards
what does the colon do?
dehydrate food and form it into stool
bacteria feed on waste and break it down further
what does the rectum do?
stool stored prior to a bowel movement
colorectal cancer is the ___ most common cancer
it is the ____ leading cause of cancer death
most commonly metastasizes to the _____
3rd
2nd
thorax
what is the cause of colorectal cancer?
unknown
what are risk factors for colorectal cancer?
> 50
family hx
male
IBS
obesity
smoking/alcohol use
diets low in veggies and high in sugar and animal fats (SAD diet)
pathogenesis of colorectal cancer
malignant neoplasm that develops in the large intestines
S&S of colorectal cancer
cancer S&S
possible referred P! that is dull and diffuse to left lower quadrant in T10-S2 distribution
change in bowel function, even obstruction
bloody (hallmark sign) or black stools
wavelike motion in lower left quadrant if obstruction
fever (check vitals)
what would you feel with palpation of lymph nodes in someone with colorectal cancer?
> 2 cm, firm, immobile
non-tender due to limited inflammation with typical slow growth of MOST cancer
P! w palpation and percussion in lower left quadrant with inflammation
what are PT implications of colorectal cancer?
ensure routine screening (colonoscopy beginning at 45 years old)
exercise helps bowel function and transit time
what referral for colorectal cancer?
urgent
what is the function of the cervix?
sex cell motility
protection from bacteria and foreign objects
path for birthing
true or false. cervical cancer is largely preventable
true
what are risk factors/causes of cervical cancer?
HPV (PRIMARY risk factor)
drug and alcohol use that inhibits judgement
> 5 sexual partners
what is the 3rd most common female cancer behind breast and colorectal?
cervical cancer
pathogenesis of cervical cancer
HPV limits neoplasm suppressors in the cervix and allows malignant neoplasm to develop
S&S of cervical cancer
cancer S&S
pelvic or LBP
excessive and untimely bleeding
bowel/bladder and/or sexual dysfunction due to pressure from enlarged cervix
fever (check vitals)
what would you feel with palpation of lymph nodes with cervical cancer?
> 2 cm, firm, immobile
non-tender due to limited inflammation with typical slow growth of MOST cancer
PT implications of cervical cancer
ensure regular OB/GYN visits
HPV vaccine at 11-12 years of age
radiation decreases estrogen so decreased bone density may be side effect