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Oesophageal cancer Flashcards

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Types of cancer?

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  • squamous cell carcinoma
  • adenocarcinoma
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Risk factors?

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For SCC:

  • alcohol & smoking

For Adenocarcinoma:

  • Barrett’s Oesophagus, obesity
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Location?

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  • SCC–> mostly proximal and middle third of oesophagus
  • Adenocarcinoma–> distal oesophagus
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Presentation?

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  • PROGRESSIVE dysphagia
  • odynophagia
  • haematemesis
  • weight loss/anorexia
  • chest pain
  • cough
  • pneumonia
  • vocal cord paralysis
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Tests?

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  • Diagnosis: endoscopy + biopsy
  • Staging: CT
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Spread?

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  • blood –> liver
  • regional lymph nodes
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Treatment?

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  • curative–> oesophagectomy +/- adjuvant/neo adjuvant chemotherapy
  • palliative–> endoscopic stent / laser
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