Small Bowel Tumours Flashcards
1
Q
what are the types of primary tumours
A
lymphomas
carcinoid tumours
carcinomas
2
Q
characteristics of lymphomas
A
non-hodgkins in type
maltomas are B cell derived
surgery and chemo
3
Q
characteristics of carcinoid tumours
A
common site is appendix (tumours originate from enterochromaffin cells, carcinoid syndrome occurs in 5% and only when liver metastases)
flushing and diarrhoea common
4
Q
characteristics of carcinomas
A
associated with crohns or coeliac disease
presents late
mets to lymph nodes and liver
5
Q
secondary tumours more common - where is it common for mets to come from
A
ovary, colon or stomach
