Gastrointestinal Oncology Glossary

A biomarker protein used to diagnose and monitor neuroendocrine tumors of the gastrointestinal tract.

The most superior lymph node in the deep inguinal chain, used as a landmark in lymph node dissection for anal and rectal...

A clinical principle stating that a palpable gallbladder in the presence of jaundice is unlikely to be due to gallstones...

An extensive surgical procedure aimed at removing all visible tumor deposits, often combined with heated chemotherapy fo...

A common complication following pancreaticoduodenectomy characterized by prolonged gastric dysfunction and feeding intol...

A rare, locally aggressive fibrous tumor that can occur sporadically or in association with familial adenomatous polypos...

Surgical resection of the pancreatic body and tail, typically performed for tumors located in the left portion of the pa...

A surgical technique creating two separate stomas from divided ileum, allowing for proximal diversion and distal access.

A radiographic examination using barium and air to visualize the gastrointestinal tract lining in detail.

Enzyme deficiency causing severe toxicity to fluoropyrimidine chemotherapy drugs.

A complex bariatric procedure involving sleeve gastrectomy combined with biliopancreatic diversion, relevant in gastroin...

A standardized scale measuring a cancer patient's functional capacity and ability to perform daily activities.

A specialized endoscopic procedure combining visualization and contrast imaging of the biliary and pancreatic ductal sys...

A surgical connection between two segments of intestine to restore bowel continuity.

Endoscopic procedure combining endoscopy and fluoroscopy to examine bile and pancreatic ducts.

Endoscopic ultrasound combining endoscopy with ultrasound for detailed GI imaging.

Chemotherapy regimen combining fluorouracil, leucovorin, oxaliplatin, and docetaxel for gastric cancer treatment.

An intensive chemotherapy regimen combining four drugs used primarily for advanced pancreatic cancer treatment.

An anatomical region where most pancreatic gastrinomas are located, bounded by specific anatomical landmarks.

A type of soft tissue sarcoma arising from interstitial cells of Cajal in the gastrointestinal tract wall.

Delayed gastric emptying causing nausea, vomiting, and early satiety, often complicating gastric surgery.

Chemotherapy regimens incorporating gemcitabine as a backbone agent for treating pancreatic and biliary cancers.

Gastrointestinal stromal tumor, a rare mesenchymal neoplasm of the digestive tract.

A surgical anastomosis connecting the hepatic duct to the jejunum to restore biliary-enteric continuity.