Tumours of the oesophagus and stomach Flashcards

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What are the 2 types of oesophageal cancers?

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  • adenocarcinoma (AC)

- Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC)

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What is the most common oesophgeal cancer in the west?

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  • AC

- adenocarcinoma

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What is the most common oesophageal cancer in the east?

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  • SCC

- squamous cell carcinoma

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When is an endoscopy indicated? - osophageal cancer

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  • new onset dysphagia >55yrs
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5
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Mucosal abnormalities require ___ biopsies

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  • 6 biopsies
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What is used in the staging of oesophageal cancers?

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  • CT of chest, abdomen, pelvis
  • PET
  • endoscopy
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What is the treatment of SCC oesophageal cancer?

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  • radical chemoradiotherpay
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What is the treatment of AC oesophageal cancer?

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  • endoscopic resection
  • oesophagectomy
  • +/- neo adjuvant chemotherapy
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What is the commonest cause of gastric cancer?

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  • H.pylori infection
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10
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What are some symptoms of gastric cancer?

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  • indigestion
  • fatigue
  • bloating
  • wt. loss
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What is the most common type of gastric cancer?

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  • adenocarcinoma
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