Small Bowel Cancer Flashcards
1
Q
4 conditions associated with increased incidence of small bowel cancer.
A
- Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (mostly in duodenum)
- Celiac sprue
- IBD : Crohn’s
- Uretero-ileal anastomosis
2
Q
Most common type of tumor found in the small bowel
A
Benign adenoma
3
Q
Most common malignant cancer that forms in the ileum.
A
Carcinoid Tumors
4
Q
When do carcinoid tumors develop into carcinoid syndrome and how is it diagnosed?
A
Occur only with liver metastasis
Dx: serotonin metabolite 5-HIAA
5
Q
Most common cause of B cell lymphomas in the small bowel.
A
Bacterial overgrowth that leads to IPSID (Immuno-proliferative small intestine disease).
6
Q
Treatment for adenocarcinoma of the small bowel.
A
Surgery
