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Match the following risk factors with their association to pancreatic cancer:

Tobacco use = Thought to cause 20–25% of cases Obesity = Risk factor for pancreatic cancer Chronic pancreatitis = Associated with increased risk of pancreatic cancer Family history = Linked to increased risk of pancreatic cancer

Match the following manifestations with their association to carcinoma of the pancreas:

Obstructive jaundice = May be painless Upper abdominal pain with radiation to back = Common late manifestation Enlarged gallbladder = May be painful Weight loss and thrombophlebitis = Usually late manifestations

Match the following demographic groups with their trend in pancreatic cancer incidence:

Latina women = Rapidly rising incidence Non-Hispanic White women younger than age 55 years = Rapidly rising incidence Non-Hispanic Black women younger than age 55 years = Rapidly rising incidence Overall incidence in the United States = Expected to surpass colorectal cancer by 2040

Match the following anatomical locations with their percentage distribution of pancreatic carcinomas:

<p>Head of the pancreas = About 75% Body and tail of the pancreas = About 25% Ampullary carcinomas = Much less common Overall pancreatic carcinomas = Account for 3% of all cancers</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following pancreatic cancer risk factors with their descriptions:

<p>New­onset diabetes mellitus after age 45 = Can be an early sign of pancreatic cancer, accompanied by weight loss Family history of pancreatic cancer in a first­degree relative = 7% of pancreatic cancer patients, compared to 0.6% of control patients Genetic mutations, including KRAS oncogene mutations = Common in pancreatic cancer Polymorphisms of genes for methylene tetrahydrofolate reductase and thymidylate synthase = Associated with pancreatic cancer</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following pancreatic neoplasms with their descriptions:

<p>Pancreatic intraepithelial neoplasias = Microscopic, less than 5 mm in diameter Neuroendocrine tumors = Account for 1–2% of pancreatic neoplasms, can be functional or nonfunctional Cystic neoplasms = Less than 10% of pancreatic neoplasms, may be mistaken for pseudocysts Serous cystadenomas = Benign</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following clinical findings of pancreatic cancer with their descriptions:

<p>Pain = Present in over 70% of pancreatic cancer cases, often vague, diffuse, and located in the epigastrium or left upper quadrant of the abdomen, may radiate into the back Weight loss = Accompanies new­onset diabetes mellitus and can be an early sign of pancreatic cancer Hyperglycemia = Clinical finding of pancreatic cancer Jaundice = Due to biliary obstruction by a cancer in the pancreatic head</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the imaging technique with its primary usage in pancreatic cancer diagnosis and staging:

<p>CT = Initial diagnostic procedure, detecting a mass in 76-96% of cases MRI = Alternative to CT for imaging EUS = More sensitive than CT for detecting pancreatic cancer and determining resectability PET = Sensitive technique for detecting pancreatic cancer and metastases</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the laboratory finding with its potential indication in pancreatic cancer diagnosis:

<p>Mild anemia = Laboratory finding in pancreatic cancer diagnosis Glycosuria = Laboratory finding in pancreatic cancer diagnosis Hyperglycemia = Laboratory finding in pancreatic cancer diagnosis Elevated CA 19-9 levels = Laboratory finding in pancreatic cancer diagnosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the staging category with its description in pancreatic cancer diagnosis and staging:

<p>Resectable = Staging category for pancreatic cancer Borderline resectable = Staging category for pancreatic cancer Locally advanced disease = Staging category for pancreatic cancer Metastatic disease = Staging category for pancreatic cancer</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the TNM system term with its meaning in pancreatic cancer staging:

<p>Tis = TNM system term for staging pancreatic cancer T3 = TNM system term for staging pancreatic cancer N1 = TNM system term for staging pancreatic cancer M1 = TNM system term for staging pancreatic cancer</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the diagnostic procedure with its role in pancreatic cancer diagnosis:

<p>Abdominal exploration = Diagnostic procedure for cases where cytologic diagnosis cannot be made CT = Diagnostic procedure for detecting a mass in 76-96% of cases MRI = Diagnostic procedure as an alternative to CT Ultrasonography = Unreliable diagnostic procedure due to interference by intestinal gas</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the clinical sign with its potential indication in pancreatic cancer diagnosis:

<p>Courvoisier sign = Clinical sign that may indicate obstruction by a neoplasm 30% of patients with locally advanced disease = Percentage of patients presenting with locally advanced disease Over 50% of patients with metastatic disease = Percentage of patients presenting with metastatic disease Elevated CA 19-9 levels = Laboratory finding that may indicate pancreatic cancer</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the pancreatic cancer treatment with the corresponding statement:

<p>Laparoscopy = Can detect tiny peritoneal or liver metastases in patients with a localized mass in the head of the pancreas Radical pancreaticoduodenal (Whipple) resection = Indicated for cancers strictly limited to the head of the pancreas, periampullary area, and duodenum (T1, N0, M0), with a 5-year survival rate of 20-25% Adjuvant chemotherapy = Superior to no adjuvant therapy, and neoadjuvant chemotherapy with or without radiation is increasingly used to downstage patients with resectable cancer Chemoradiation = May be used for palliation of unresectable cancer confined to the pancreas, and improved response rates have been reported with FOLFIRINOX and gemcitabine and nab-paclitaxel in metastatic pancreatic cancer</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the pancreatic cancer treatment with the corresponding statement:

<p>Olaparib = Reported to improve progression-free survival in metastatic pancreatic cancer for patients with a BRCA1 or BRCA2 germline mutation Celiac plexus nerve block or thoracoscopic splanchnicectomy = May improve pain control Surgical resection = Treatment of choice for neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) when feasible Asymptomatic incidental pancreatic cysts = At low risk for harboring invasive carcinoma and may be monitored by imaging tests, with surgical resection indicated for specific types and sizes of cysts</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the pancreatic cancer treatment with the corresponding statement:

<p>Surgical biliary bypass and duodenal bypass = May be considered in certain patients Endoscopic stenting of the bile duct = Performed to relieve jaundice when resection is not feasible Immune checkpoint inhibitors and other novel agents = Being studied for the treatment of pancreatic cancer Metastatic disease = May be controlled with long-acting somatostatin analogs, interferon, chemotherapy, peptide-receptor radionuclide therapy (PRRT), and chemoembolization</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following pancreatic cyst management strategies with their recommendations:

<p>Monitoring cysts by imaging tests (MRI) = Recommended, with FNA if a cyst enlarges to 3 cm and other high-risk features develop Surgical resection = Indicated for mucinous cystic neoplasms, symptomatic serous cystadenomas, solid pseudopapillary tumors, and certain cystic tumors EUS-guided ablative treatment = Being studied for potentially premalignant pancreatic cysts Annual screening with EUS and MRI = Should be considered for high-risk individuals with a family history of pancreatic cancer or genetic syndrome</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following pancreatic carcinoma facts with their descriptions:

<p>Prognosis of pancreatic carcinoma = Poor, with 80-85% of patients presenting with advanced unresectable disease Effect of obesity on pancreatic cancer mortality = May adversely affect mortality Effect of metformin and statins on pancreatic cancer survival = May improve survival Resection of cancer of the pancreatic head = Feasible and results in reasonable survival in carefully selected patients</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following facts about tumors of the ampulla with their descriptions:

<p>Prognosis of ampullary tumors = Better, with a reported 5-year survival rate of 20-40% after resection Referral of patients with carcinoma involving the ampulla of Vater = Should be to a specialist Feasibility of EUS-guided ablative treatment for ampullary adenomas = May be feasible, but patients must be followed for recurrence Necessity of meticulous palliative care for patients with progressing disease = Essential for patients whose disease progresses despite treatment</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common neoplasm of the pancreas?

<p>Pancreatic adenocarcinoma</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is NOT identified as a risk factor for pancreatic cancer?

<p>Hepatitis B infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of all cancers do pancreatic carcinomas account for?

<p>3%</p> Signup and view all the answers

By 2040, pancreatic cancer is expected to surpass which cancer as the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States?

<p>Colorectal cancer</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which imaging technique is more sensitive than CT for detecting pancreatic cancer and determining resectability?

<p>EUS</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the commonly used staging system for pancreatic cancer?

<p>TNM</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of patients present with locally advanced disease?

<p>Over 50%</p> Signup and view all the answers

What may indicate obstruction by a neoplasm, but with exceptions?

<p>Courvoisier sign</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which imaging technique is generally the initial diagnostic procedure for detecting a mass in pancreatic cancer cases?

<p>CT</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the laboratory findings that may be present in pancreatic cancer?

<p>Mild anemia, glycosuria, hyperglycemia, and elevated CA 19-9 levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the TNM system include for staging pancreatic cancer?

<p>Tumor size, number of affected lymph nodes, and metastasis status</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary usage of ERCP in pancreatic cancer diagnosis and staging?

<p>Detecting resectability</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the alternative to CT for pancreatic cancer diagnosis?

<p>MRI</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a sensitive technique for detecting pancreatic cancer and metastases?

<p>PET</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is used for pancreatic cancer diagnosis when cytologic diagnosis cannot be made?

<p>Abdominal exploration</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is ultrasonography unreliable for pancreatic cancer diagnosis?

<p>Interference by intestinal gas</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is more sensitive than CT for detecting pancreatic cancer?

<p>MRI</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended monitoring approach for pancreatic cysts?

<p>MRI imaging and FNA if a cyst enlarges to 3 cm and other high-risk features develop</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the reported 5-year survival rate for tumors of the ampulla after resection?

<p>20-40%</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the prognosis for pancreatic carcinoma?

<p>Poor, with 80-85% of patients presenting with advanced unresectable disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended approach for high-risk individuals with a family history of pancreatic cancer or genetic syndrome?

<p>Annual screening with EUS and MRI</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of obesity on mortality in pancreatic cancer?

<p>Increased mortality</p> Signup and view all the answers

When is surgical resection indicated for pancreatic neoplasms?

<p>For mucinous cystic neoplasms, symptomatic serous cystadenomas, solid pseudopapillary tumors, and certain cystic tumors</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is being studied for potentially premalignant pancreatic cysts?

<p>EUS-guided ablative treatment</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended referral for patients with carcinoma involving the pancreas and the ampulla of Vater?

<p>Referral to a specialist</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of metformin and statins in pancreatic cancer?

<p>Improve survival</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended management approach for patients whose disease progresses despite treatment?

<p>Meticulous efforts at palliative care</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be considered for high-risk individuals with a family history of pancreatic cancer or genetic syndrome?

<p>Annual screening with EUS and MRI</p> Signup and view all the answers

When is EUS-guided ablative treatment feasible for ampullary adenomas?

<p>Feasible, but patients must be followed for recurrence</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of pancreatic cancer patients have a family history of the disease in a first-degree relative?

<p>7%</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of neuroendocrine tumors in pancreatic neoplasms?

<p>Produce various hormones</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common finding in the clinical presentation of pancreatic cancer?

<p>Pain in the epigastrium</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which genetic mutations are common in pancreatic cancer?

<p>KRAS oncogene mutations</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of pancreatic neoplasms do cystic neoplasms account for?

<p>Less than 10%</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of serous cystadenomas?

<p>Benign</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential indication of jaundice in pancreatic cancer diagnosis?

<p>Biliary obstruction</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common location for pain in pancreatic cancer cases?

<p>Epigastrium</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which syndrome is NOT included in the hereditary syndromes associated with pancreatic cancer?

<p>Down syndrome</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a risk factor in the risk model for pancreatic cancer in people with new-onset diabetes?

<p>Levels of hemoglobin A1C</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common finding in the clinical presentation of pancreatic cancer?

<p>Weight loss</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the reported percentage of neuroendocrine tumors in pancreatic neoplasms?

<p>1–2%</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Pancreatic Carcinoma and Ampulla of Vater: Key Points

  • Monitoring cysts by imaging tests (MRI) is recommended, with FNA if a cyst enlarges to 3 cm and other high-risk features develop.
  • Surgical resection is indicated for mucinous cystic neoplasms, symptomatic serous cystadenomas, solid pseudopapillary tumors, and certain cystic tumors.
  • EUS-guided ablative treatment for potentially premalignant pancreatic cysts is being studied.
  • Pancreatic carcinoma has a poor prognosis, with 80-85% of patients presenting with advanced unresectable disease.
  • Obesity may adversely affect mortality in pancreatic cancer, while metformin and statins may improve survival.
  • Tumors of the ampulla have a better prognosis, with a reported 5-year survival rate of 20-40% after resection.
  • Resection of cancer of the pancreatic head is feasible and results in reasonable survival in carefully selected patients.
  • Annual screening with EUS and MRI should be considered for high-risk individuals with a family history of pancreatic cancer or genetic syndrome.
  • All patients with carcinoma involving the pancreas and the ampulla of Vater should be referred to a specialist.
  • Patients who require surgery and other interventions should be hospitalized.
  • EUS-guided ablative treatment for ampullary adenomas may be feasible, but patients must be followed for recurrence.
  • Meticulous efforts at palliative care are essential for patients whose disease progresses despite treatment.

Pancreatic Carcinoma and Ampulla of Vater: Key Points

  • Monitoring cysts by imaging tests (MRI) is recommended, with FNA if a cyst enlarges to 3 cm and other high-risk features develop.
  • Surgical resection is indicated for mucinous cystic neoplasms, symptomatic serous cystadenomas, solid pseudopapillary tumors, and certain cystic tumors.
  • EUS-guided ablative treatment for potentially premalignant pancreatic cysts is being studied.
  • Pancreatic carcinoma has a poor prognosis, with 80-85% of patients presenting with advanced unresectable disease.
  • Obesity may adversely affect mortality in pancreatic cancer, while metformin and statins may improve survival.
  • Tumors of the ampulla have a better prognosis, with a reported 5-year survival rate of 20-40% after resection.
  • Resection of cancer of the pancreatic head is feasible and results in reasonable survival in carefully selected patients.
  • Annual screening with EUS and MRI should be considered for high-risk individuals with a family history of pancreatic cancer or genetic syndrome.
  • All patients with carcinoma involving the pancreas and the ampulla of Vater should be referred to a specialist.
  • Patients who require surgery and other interventions should be hospitalized.
  • EUS-guided ablative treatment for ampullary adenomas may be feasible, but patients must be followed for recurrence.
  • Meticulous efforts at palliative care are essential for patients whose disease progresses despite treatment.

Understanding Pancreatic Cancer and Neoplasms

  • New­onset diabetes mellitus after age 45 can be an early sign of pancreatic cancer, accompanied by weight loss.
  • Factors in the risk model for pancreatic cancer in people with new­onset diabetes include age, BMI, smoking, use of PPIs, diabetes medications, and levels of hemoglobin A1C, cholesterol, hemoglobin, creatinine, and alkaline phosphatase.
  • 7% of pancreatic cancer patients have a family history of the disease in a first­degree relative, compared to 0.6% of control patients.
  • Genetic mutations, including KRAS oncogene mutations, inactivation of tumor suppressor genes, and DNA mismatch repair deficiency, are common in pancreatic cancer.
  • Pancreatic cancers originate from pancreatic intraepithelial neoplasias, which are microscopic and measure less than 5 mm in diameter.
  • 10–15% of pancreatic cancer cases occur as part of hereditary syndromes, including familial breast cancer, hereditary pancreatitis, and Lynch syndrome.
  • Polymorphisms of genes for methylene tetrahydrofolate reductase and thymidylate synthase are associated with pancreatic cancer.
  • Neuroendocrine tumors account for 1–2% of pancreatic neoplasms and can be functional or nonfunctional, producing various hormones.
  • Cystic neoplasms account for less than 10% of pancreatic neoplasms and may be mistaken for pseudocysts.
  • Clinical findings of pancreatic cancer include pain, vague and diffuse in the epigastrium, weight loss, hyperglycemia, and jaundice due to biliary obstruction by a cancer in the pancreatic head.
  • Serous cystadenomas are benign, while mucinous cystic neoplasms, intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms, solid pseudopapillary tumors, and cystic islet cell tumors may be malignant.
  • Pain is present in over 70% of pancreatic cancer cases, often vague, diffuse, and located in the epigastrium or left upper quadrant of the abdomen, and may radiate into the back.

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