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Gastric cancer Flashcards

1
Q

What type of cancer is it

A

Adenocarcinoma- affects glandular epithelium of the stomach

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Spread of cancer

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Blood- to liver
Lymph
Direct to surrounding organs
Transcoelemic- through peritoneal cavity

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3
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Causes

A

H.pylori
Family history
Biliary reflux
Previous Gastropathology

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Symptoms

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  • Dyspepsia
  • Weight loss- stomach distension
  • GI bleed
  • Anemia
  • Gastric outlet obstruction
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Gastric outlet obstruction

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obstruction at the pylorus

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