Gastric cancer Flashcards
1
Q
What type of cancer is it
A
Adenocarcinoma- affects glandular epithelium of the stomach
2
Q
Spread of cancer
A
Blood- to liver
Lymph
Direct to surrounding organs
Transcoelemic- through peritoneal cavity
3
Q
Causes
A
H.pylori
Family history
Biliary reflux
Previous Gastropathology
4
Q
Symptoms
A
- Dyspepsia
- Weight loss- stomach distension
- GI bleed
- Anemia
- Gastric outlet obstruction
5
Q
Gastric outlet obstruction
A
obstruction at the pylorus