Stomach Cancer Flashcards
1
Q
Is it common?
A
2nd most common GI cancer
2
Q
What is it associated with?
A
A previous H.pylori infection
3
Q
What’re the 4 methods of it spreading?
A
Direct Lymphatic Blood spread -liver Transcolemic spread
4
Q
What kind of cancer is stomach cancer?
A
Adenocarcinoma
5
Q
S+S gastric outlet obstruction (@pylorus)
A
Vomiting Early satiety Abdominal distension Weight loss Gastric splash Dehydration Loss of H and Cl in vomit
6
Q
Ix for gastric outlet obstruction
A
UGIE
7
Q
Tx for gastric outlet obstruction
A
Endoscopic balloon dilation
Surgery
8
Q
S+S of gastric cancer
A
Dyspepsia Early satiety Nausea and vomiting Weight loss GI bleeding Iron deficiency anemia Gastric outlet obstruction
9
Q
RFs for gastric cancer
A
Diet Genetics Smoking Biliary reflux HDGC=inheritable gastric cancer syndrome
10
Q
Ix for gastric cancer
A
Endoscopy and biopsy for histological diagnoses
CT chest and abdo
11
Q
Tx for gastric cancer
A
Surgery
Chemo
