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MedED Year 3 Upper GI > Gastric Cancer > Flashcards

Gastric Cancer Flashcards

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Symptoms of gastric cancer?

A

Epigastric pain
N/V +/- blood
Anorexia
Weight loss

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Risk factors for gastric cancer?

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Smoking
H. Pylori
Chronic gastritis (and subsequent PUD)

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Clinical signs of gastric cancer?

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  • Palpable epigastric mass
  • Virchow’s node/Troisier’s sign (lymphadenopathy in left supraclavicular fossa)
  • Sister Mary Joseph node (metastatic nodule on umbilicus)
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Investigations in suspected gastric cancer?

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Endoscopy

Biopsy and histology

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Management options viable for gastric cancer?

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Surgery (total/subtotal gastrectomy) (can be palliative in advanced metastatic disease)
Chemoradiation

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MedED Year 3 Upper GI (10 decks)

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