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Carcinoma of the Pancreas Flashcards

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Aetiologies?

A 
Smoking
Alcoholism
Chronic pancreatitis 
Genetic
DM
Carcinogens
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Pathology?

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Adenocarcinoma which spreads to liver, peritoneum and/or lung

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Signs and symptoms?

A 
PAINLESS JAUNDICE 
Steatorrhea
Weight loss/anorexia
Lymphadenopathy
Hepato/splenomegaly
Ascites
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Investigations and findings?

A

ERCP
USS
Mass, dilated tree, metastases, double duct sign

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Management?

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Palliative

Whipple’s or PPPD - do not increase prognosis

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Complications?

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5 year life expectancy < 5%

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