GI Cancer Flashcards by Patrick Erley | Brainscape

Q

Which type of cancer occurs in barrett esophagus?

A

Adenocarcinoma

Usually in distal 1/3

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Q

Most prevelant esophageal cancer worldwide?

A

Squamous cell carcinoma

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Q

Esophageal CA Tx

A

Chemo
Rad
Surgery

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Q

CA of the stomach

A

Commonest in far east (japan)

High mortality rate

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Q

Most common area for gastric polyps?

A

Antrum

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Q

Gastric Leiomyoma

A

75% benign
Arise from smooth muscle
Tx with local excision

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Q

Adenocarcinoma of the stomach

A

Relates to chronic atrophic gastritis.

More common in males with bad diets

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Q

Painless Jaundice =

A

Pancreatic CA

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Q

Most common type of liver CA

A

Hepatocellular Carcinoma

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Q

Small bowel cancer

A

RARE

most are adenocarcinomas

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Colorectal CA

A

3rd most common CA

3rd leading cause of death

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Q

Colorectal CA arises from?

A

adenometous polyps

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Q

What has a better prognosis. Colon or Rectum?

A

Rectum

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