gastric cancer Flashcards
1
Q
most common type of gastric cancer tumour
A
adenocarcinoma- arises from glandular epithelium
2
Q
risk factors for gastric cancer
A
helicobacer pylori
pernicious anaemic, atrophic gastritis
diet
ethnicity, japan and china
smoking
blood group A
3
Q
features of gastric cancer
A
abdominal pain: vague, dyspepsia
weight loss and anorexia
nausea and vomiting
dysphagia
virchow’s node
periumbilical nodule
4
Q
investigations in gastric cancer
A
oesophago-gastro-duodenoscopy with biopsy
- signet ring cells
staging: CT scan CAP for metastatic disese
5
Q
management of gastric cancer
A
surgical options
chemo
6
Q
gastric MALT lymphoma associations and management
A
associated with h.pylori
omeprazole, amox, clarithromycin
