Esophageal Cancer Word Scramble
|
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Normal Size Small Size show me how
| Question | Answer |
| highest rates of esophageal cancers are found in | northern China and Japan |
| most common type of proximal esophageal tumor | squamous cell carcinoma |
| most common type of distal esophageal tumor | adenocarcinoma |
| which form of esophageal cancer is on the rise | adenocarcinoma |
| risk factors for esophageal cancer | barret's, reflux, iron def anemia, poor nutrition, family history, heavy smoking, heavy alcohol |
| most common presenting signs in esophageal cancer | dysphagia, wt loss, pain |
| etiology of esophageal cancer | dysplasia of the squamous epithelium |
| imaging modality that is the gold standard for evaluation of esophageal tumor stage | esophageal ultrasound |
| Tx that offers best chance for survival in absence of metastases w/ esophageal cancer | surgical resection of involved esophagus, proximal stomach and regional lymph nodes and anastomosis |
| best methods of palliation in the absence of metastases with esophageal cancer | stent, photodynamic therapy, gastrostomy feeding tube |
| most common post operative complication following esophageal resection | pneumonia |
Created by:
Abarnard
Popular Medical sets