Session 11 - GI Malignancy Flashcards
What are the red flag symptoms with dysphagia?
Anaemia Loss of weight Anorexia Recent onset of progressive symptoms Masses/malaena
Alarm
What is cancer of the oesophagus called?
Squamous cell carcinoma
What is the cancer type that occurs along the GI tract except oesophagus and distal anus?
Adenocarcinoma
Differentials for epigastric pain?
PPPE!!
Pancreatitis
Peptic ulcer
Perforated ulcer
Esophagitis
Red flags for epigastric pain?
Malaena
Haematemesis
Common causes of upper GI bleeding?
Gastric ulcer Duodenal ulcer Gastritis Oesophageal varices Cancer of the stomach
Other than gastric adenocarcinoma , which other cancers can you get in the stomach?
Gastric lymphoma - MALT tissue
Gastrointestinal stromatolites tumours
Red flag symptoms for Jaundice?
APUH
Ascites
Painless
Unintentional weight loss
Hepatomegaly
Differential diagnoses for obstruction of the lower GI tract?
Diverticula disease
Volvulus
Hernia
Adenocarcinoma
Differential diagnosis of per rectum bleeding ?
Haemorrhoids IBD Anal fissure Infective gastroenteritis Diverticula disease
Adenocarcinoma
Risk factors for large bowel cancer?
Family history IBD Polyps Diet - meats Lifestyle - sedentary
Which enzymes are raised in liver damage?
AST
ALT
Which enzymes are raised in biliary tree damage?
ALP
