Cancers Flashcards
1
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carcinoid syndrome
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parts of carcinoid tumour break off an enter systemic circulation causing flushing and wheezing as well as gi symptoms
2
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diagnosis of carcinoid
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raised urinary 5-HIAA level,
3
Q
what is urinary 5-HIAA level
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breakdown product of 5-HT, that is initially produced by the carcinoid tumour in excess
4
Q
pancreatic cancer signs
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Courvoisier’s sign, Trousseau’s sign
5
Q
Trousseau’s sign
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(migrator thrombophlebitis
6
Q
Courvoisier’s sign
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a painless palpable gallbladder and jaundice
7
Q
a cause of pancreatic cancer
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smoking
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