15 Questions
Which factor is associated with esophageal carcinoma?
Alcohol and tobacco use
What are the primary manifestations of esophageal cancer?
Dysphagia and chest pain
What is gastric carcinoma associated with?
H. pylori (CagA)
Where are gastric cancers commonly located?
Prepyloric antrum
What is the third most common type of cancer and cancer death in the United States?
Colorectal cancer
What are familial adenomatous polyposis coli and hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer (HNPCC or Lynch syndrome)?
Inherited forms of colon cancer
How do tumors of the right (ascending) colon usually develop?
Large and bulky
What are the manifestations of colon tumors?
Pain, bloody stools, and change in bowel habits
Where is rectal carcinoma located in relation to the opening of the anus?
Up to 15 cm from the opening of the anus
What is the most common type of primary liver cancer?
Hepatocellular carcinoma
Where do primary liver cancers spread through the circulation?
Heart, lungs, brain, kidney, and spleen
What is the most common type of cancer of the gallbladder?
Adenocarcinoma
What percentage of all cancers in the United States does cancer of the pancreas represent?
2.6%
Where do most tumors of the pancreas arise?
Exocrine cells of ducts in the head, body, or tail of the pancreas
What is the mortality rate for advanced tumors of the pancreas?
Nearly 100%
Test your knowledge of cancer of the digestive system with this quiz. Learn about the risk factors, types, and symptoms of esophageal carcinoma, including its association with alcohol and tobacco use, and manifestations like dysphagia and chest pain.
Make Your Own Quizzes and Flashcards
Convert your notes into interactive study material.
Get started for free
