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Pancreatic Cancer Flashcards

1
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Histology of Pancreatic Cancer?

A

Adenocarcinoma

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Where can Pancreatic Cancers spread to?

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Liver, Peritoneum, Lungs and Bone

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Average survival pancreatic cancer?

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6 months

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Presentation of pancreatic cancer?

A

Painless obstructive jaundice
weight loss
palpable mass
change in bowel habit
new onset diabetes or worsening of type 2 diabetes

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New onset of Diabetes/Worsening of Glycemic Control Type 2 check for?

A

Pancreatic Cancer

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What is Courvoiser Law?

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Palpable Gallbladder with Jaundice = Not Gallstones. Likely Cholangiocarcinoma or Pancreatic Cancer

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Diagnosis Pancreatic Cancer

A

Ca19-9 Tumour Marker
Staging CT Scan
MRCP
ERCP
Biopsy

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Treatment of Pancreatic Cancer?

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Surgery: Pancreatectomy or Whipples
Stent
Chemo

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Whipples Procedure - what is this?

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Remove tumour of head of pancreas

Remove head of pancreas, stomach pylorus, duodenum, gallbladder, bile duct, lymph nodes

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