Unit 4 Flashcards

1
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what type of CA occurs in the liver

A

primary

secondary

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2
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which type of liver cancer is more common and why

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secondary dt livers inc size, perf, portal drainage

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3
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2 types of primary liver ca

A

hepatocellular carcinoma

cholangiocarcinoma

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4
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how much of primary liver ca does hepatocellular carcinoma make up

A

90%

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5
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where does hepatocellular carcinoma originate

A

hepatocytes

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6
Q

2 main ets of hepatocellular carcinoma

A

chronic liver disease

environmental toxins

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7
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why may chronic liver disease predispose you to hepatocellular carcinoma

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viruses in host cell may alter cell dna -> ca

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8
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mnfts of hepatocellular carcinoma

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insidious onset
similar mnfts to preceeding liver disease
mnfts are often masked if CLD is present

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9
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what is the prognosis for hepatocelluar carcinoma

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poor, cancer is usually well progressed when dx

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10
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if hepatocellular carcinoma is detected early, what is the tx

A

partial hepatectomy

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11
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tx for late dx hepatocellular carcinoma

A

palliatve care, chemo, radiation

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12
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what is another class of hepatocellular carcinoma

A

hepatic adenoma

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13
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which population has inc risk for hepatic adenoma

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inc in 20-30 yo females on BCP

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14
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where does hepatic adenoma arise from

A

own hepatocytes and blood supply

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15
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risk of hepatic adenoma

A

can ruputre -> hemmor

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16
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tx for hepatic adenoma

A

stop BCP and dec H that promotes growth

17
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whats the prognosis for hepatic adenoma

18
Q

where does cholangiocarcinoma originate

A

bile duct and epithelial tissue

19
Q

who has inc predispostion for cholangiocarcinoma

A

pts with chronic duct inflm

20
Q

where are secondary tumors from

A

identified primary malignancy in colon, lung, breast

21
Q

mnfts of secondary tumors in liver

A

non spec, those of CLD (jaundice, unexplained wt loss, anorexia, fever, hepatomegaly)

22
Q

whats important about the non spec mnfts of secondary tumors in liver

A

fever in absense of infc

unexplained weight loss

23
Q

whats the prognosis for 2nd growth in liver

A

poor, 3-6 months to live

24
Q

tx for secondary tumor growth in liver

A

palliative care, sx, support

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who has inc risk for pancreatic ca
men, smoker, black people
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what is the mortality rate for pancreatic ca
90% in first year
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what type of cancer makes up 90% of pancreatic ca cases
adenoma (duct glandular epithelium
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What is the leading cause of Ca death
pancreatic cancer
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et of pancreatic cancer
unclear
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what is pancreatic cancer linked to
smoking alcohol age poor diet
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what are predispostions to pancreatic cancer
``` DM chronic pancreatitis (not acute) ```
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why is age linked to pancreatic ca
rt cumulative exposure to environmental triggers -> damage and genetic mutation
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mfnts of pancreatic ca
dt mass taking up space in pancreas, causing inc P on ducts | jaundice, unexplained wt loss,
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what is a classic mnft of pancreatic ca
abdm pain
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dx pancreatic ca
US, CT
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what is said about the pancreatic tumor after dx
it has normally already metastisized
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tx for pancreatic ca
pain control sx if early palliative care no chemo