Oncology

Question 1

Which cancer type most commonly leads to an SVC obstruction emergency?

Answer 1

Lung cancers

Question 1

Which oncological emergency presents with distended neck veins, SOB (especially at night) and periorbital oedema?

Answer 1

SVC obstruction

Question 2

Which type of lung cancer can lead to pituitary apoplexy?

Answer 2

Small cell lung cancer

Question 3

What does a PET scan show?

Answer 3

Glucose uptake by cells

Question 4

Which types of cancers are associated with BRCA2 mutation?

Answer 4

Breast and prostate

Question 5

How do bony mets commonly present?

Answer 5

Pathological fractures

Question 6

What can CLL convert to?

Answer 6

Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma

Question 7

What sign is seen in SVC obstruction?

Answer 7

Pemberton sign

Question 8

What symptoms are seen in SVC obstruction ?

Answer 8

Blurred vision and headache

Question 9

How do we manage SVC obstruction?

Answer 9

Oxygen => Dexamethasone

Question 10

What should you suspect in normal LFTs, but raised ALP?

Answer 10

Bony mets / cancer