Gastroenterology & Hepatology — Flashcards

_____ of oesophagus = squamous cell carcinoma Lower 1/3rds of oesophagus = adenocarcinoma

Hint: location

What 2 hereditary conditions may be considered in colorectal carcinoma? _____

_____ haemorrhoids = originate below the dentate line (prone to thrombosis & may be painful) Internal haemorrhoids = originate above the dentate line (generally painless)

_____ haemorrhoids are painful

_____ haemorrhoids are painless

Haemorrhoids are also referred to as "_____"

_____ are swollen, inflamed vascular cushions in the anal canal

Cancer more commonly occurs in the _____

Hint: small/large bowel

How much of the oesophageal lumen is blocked typically before oesophageal cancer becomes symptomatic? _____

Colorectal cancers most commonly occur in the _____ decade of life