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Gastric Cancer Flashcards

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What is gastric cancer?

A

Stomach cancer is a neoplasm that can develop in any portion of the stomach and may spread to the lymph nodes and other organs.

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What are the risk factors of gastric cancer?

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> Pernicious anaemia
> H Pylori
> N-nitroso compounds
> Less F/V
> high salt
> Smoking
> Family history
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What is the epidemiology of gastric cancer?

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There are pronounced global epidemiological variations in gastric cancer, with a higher incidence in East Asia, Eastern Europe, and South America, compared with the rest of the world.

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What are the signs and symptoms of gastric cancer?

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Abdominal pain
Weight loss
Lymphadenopathy
Dysphagia
Lower GI bleed
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What are some investigations for gastric cancer?

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OGD and biopsy
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CT CAP
CXR
Laparoscopy
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