Gastric Carcinoma Flashcards by Liam Lennox | Brainscape

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Histology

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Most are adenocarcinoma

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AETIOLOGY

Risk factors

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Pernicious anaemia
H. Pylori
N-nitroso compounds - found in vegetables and used in several cured meats

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CLINICAL FEATURES

Presentation

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Abdominal pain
- Epigastric and vague in early stage
Weight loss
Lymphadenopathy (uncommon)

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