Cancer

Gallbladder Cancer: Causes

Pathogenesis (disease development) Gallbladder carcinoma develops on the floor of the dysplasia-carcinoma sequence. Etiology (Causes) Biographic causes Anatomic variants – pancreaticobiliary malunions (PBM; congenital malformations in which the pancreatic/pancreaticobiliary and biliary ducts anatomically join outside the duodenal wall/duodenum). Gender – males to females is 1: 2-3. [due tomore frequent occurrence of gallstones in females]. Behavioral … Gallbladder Cancer: Causes

Polycythemia: Symptoms, Complaints, Signs

The following symptoms and complaints may indicate polycythemia: Drowsiness Weight loss Headache Lip cyanosis (blue lips; unoxygenated hemoglobin rises to more than 5 g/dL in capillary blood) Upper abdominal discomfort Paresthesias (insensations) in the extremities. Weakness Dizziness (Vertigo) Sweating Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) The following symptoms and complaints may indicate polycythaemia vera: Nonspecific symptoms: … Polycythemia: Symptoms, Complaints, Signs

Gallbladder Cancer: Therapy

General measures Limited alcohol consumption (men: max. 25 g alcohol per day; women: max. 12 g alcohol per day). Aim for normal weight! Determination of BMI (Body Mass Index, body mass index) or body composition by means of electrical impedance analysis and, if necessary, participation in a medically supervised weight loss program. BMI ≥ 25 … Gallbladder Cancer: Therapy

Polycythemia: Causes

Pathogenesis (disease development) Polycythaemia vera (primary polycythemia; primary polyglobulia) is due to a disorder of the myeloid stem cell characterized by autonomous proliferation of the three cell series: EPO (erythropoietin)-independent, irreversible, and progressive increase in erythrocyte (red blood cell) production. Increased proliferation of granulopoiesis (development of granulocytes/a group of white blood cells) and megakaryopoiesis (development … Polycythemia: Causes

Polycythemia: Therapy

General measures Therapy for polycythemia depends on the exact cause. Nicotine restriction (refraining from tobacco use). Aim for normal weight!Determination of BMI (Body Mass Index, body mass index) or body composition using electrical impedance analysis. Below the BMI lower limit (from the age of 45: 22; from the age of 55: 23; from the age … Polycythemia: Therapy

Lung Cancer (Bronchial Carcinoma)

In bronchial carcinoma (BCA) – colloquially called lung cancer – (synonyms: Bronchial carcinoma; Bronchial carcinoma; Bronchogenic carcinoma; Lung carcinoma; ICD-10-GM C34.-: Malignant neoplasm of the bronchi and lungs) is a malignant tumor disease of the lung. It is the most common malignant (malignant) disease worldwide. Bronchial carcinoma accounts for approximately 14-25% of all malignant (malignant) … Lung Cancer (Bronchial Carcinoma)

Lung Cancer (Bronchial Carcinoma): Medical History

Medical history (history of illness) is an important component in the diagnosis of bronchial carcinoma (lung cancer). Family history Are there frequent tumor cases in your family? Social history What is your profession? Current medical history/systemic history (somatic and psychological complaints). Have you noticed symptoms such as irritable cough, fever, or shortness of breath? Have … Lung Cancer (Bronchial Carcinoma): Medical History

Lung Cancer (Bronchial Carcinoma): Or something else? Differential Diagnosis

Respiratory System (J00-J99). Bronchiectasis (synonym: bronchiectasis)-permanent irreversible saccular or cylindrical dilatation of the bronchi (medium-sized airways) that may be congenital or acquired; symptoms: chronic cough with “mouthful expectoration” (large-volume triple-layered sputum: foam, mucus, and pus), fatigue, weight loss, and decreased exercise capacity Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) – chronic disease that occurs mainly in smokers. … Lung Cancer (Bronchial Carcinoma): Or something else? Differential Diagnosis

Lung Cancer (Bronchial Carcinoma): Complications

The following are the most important diseases or complications that may be contributed to by bronchial carcinoma (lung cancer): Respiratory system (J00-J99) Pleural effusion – accumulation of fluid between the pleura of the lung and the pleura of the ribs. Eyes and eye appendages (H00-H59). Amaurosis (blindness) Blood, blood-forming organs – immune system (D50-D90). Coagulation … Lung Cancer (Bronchial Carcinoma): Complications

Lung Cancer (Bronchial Carcinoma): Examination

A comprehensive clinical examination is the basis for selecting further diagnostic steps: General physical examination – including blood pressure, pulse, body temperature, body weight, body height; furthermore: Inspection (viewing). Skin and mucous membranes Inspection and palpation (palpation) of the lymph node stations (cervical, axillary, supraclavicular, inguinal). Auscultation (listening) of the heart [due tosymptom: thoracic pain … Lung Cancer (Bronchial Carcinoma): Examination