Tumours of the oesophagus and stomach Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 2 types of oesophageal cancers?
A
- adenocarcinoma (AC)
- Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC)
2
Q
What is the most common oesophgeal cancer in the west?
A
- AC
- adenocarcinoma
3
Q
What is the most common oesophageal cancer in the east?
A
- SCC
- squamous cell carcinoma
4
Q
When is an endoscopy indicated? - osophageal cancer
A
- new onset dysphagia >55yrs
5
Q
Mucosal abnormalities require ___ biopsies
A
- 6 biopsies
6
Q
What is used in the staging of oesophageal cancers?
A
- CT of chest, abdomen, pelvis
- PET
- endoscopy
7
Q
What is the treatment of SCC oesophageal cancer?
A
- radical chemoradiotherpay
8
Q
What is the treatment of AC oesophageal cancer?
A
- endoscopic resection
- oesophagectomy
- +/- neo adjuvant chemotherapy
9
Q
What is the commonest cause of gastric cancer?
A
- H.pylori infection
10
Q
What are some symptoms of gastric cancer?
A
- indigestion
- fatigue
- bloating
- wt. loss
11
Q
What is the most common type of gastric cancer?
A
- adenocarcinoma