Gastric cancer

An invasive adenocarcinoma confined to the mucosa or mucosa and submucosa of the gastric wall. The regional lymph nodes may or may not be involved. It usually occurs in the lesser curvature. The 5-year survival rate following resection is between 80 percent and 95 percent, and remains high even when lymph node metastases are present.

Disease Alternative Name

early gastric cancer

superficial gastric cancer

superficial spreading gastric cancer

microinvasive gastric cancer

surface gastric cancer

egc

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Dr. Sanaullah Liaqat

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Treatment of Helicobacter pylori in Special Patient Populations Andrea Richard, PharmD, Anoka Metro Regional Treatment Center / Minnesota Direct Care and Treatment Background: Helicobacter pylori infection is a common cause of gastritis, g...See More

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Dr. Somesh Sharma

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Chief Complaint A 24 y/o male presented with dysphgia for 2 months and he also has chest pain. No any other complaint. History He has history of gastric cancer and underwent surgery and chemotherapy. Examination Abdomen is s...See More

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