Stomach Flashcards

1
Q

What are the 4 main types of stomach cancer

A

Adenocarcinoma
Lymphoma
Carcinoid
Leiomyosarcoma

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2
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What is the stomach cancer associated with glandular/ columnar epithelia

A

Adenocarcinoma

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3
Q

What are the two types of adenocarcinoma

A

Interstitial

Diffuse

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4
Q

Describe interstitial adenocarcinoma

A

Well differentiated
Can be due to h pylori gastritis
Common as an ulcer on the lesser curvature of the stomach

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5
Q

Describe diffuse adenocarcinoma

A

Undifferentiated

Can be found on any part of the stomach

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6
Q

What type of gastric cancer has signed ring cells

A

Diffuse adenocarcinoma

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7
Q

What is the stomach cancer derived from g cells

A

Carcinoid cancer

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8
Q

Describe carcinoid tumours

A

Well differentiated
From mucosa as a polyp
Can be neuroendocrine

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9
Q

What is a rare cancer of the stomach derived from smooth muscle cells

A

Leiomyosarcoma

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