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not a true polyp
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HYPERPLASTIC POLYP
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This type of POLYP:
1. is the most common 2. has no malignancy potential 3. is composed of overgrowth of gastric mucosa |
HYPERPLASTIC POLYP
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This type of POLYP:
1. is either tubular or villous 2. associated with adenocarcinoma, esp if lesion is >2cm 3. has a 3.4% malignant transformation |
ADNEOMATOUS POLYP
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With this condition, most pts present late and have a 5 year survival rate of <20%. World-wide, it is the most common cancer after lung cancer.
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GASTRIC CARCINOMA
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List the types of GASTRIC CARCINOMAS.
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1. adenocarcinoma (90-95%)
2. lymphoma 3. leiomyosarcoma 4. carcinoid 5. adenocathomas 6. squamous cell carcinoma |
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Clinical presentation of this condition includes:
1. epigastric pain 2. bloating 3. early satiety 4. N/V 5. anorexia 6. weight loss 7. upper GI bleed |
GASTRIC CARCINOMA (all types present with these sxs)
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What are possible PREDISPOSING FACTORS of GASTRIC CARCINOMAS?
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1. dietary nitrates
2. hypochlorhydria 3. H. pylori* 4. certain foods a. starch b. pickled vegetables c. salted fish d. salted meat e. smoked foods f. salt 5. cigarette smoke* (* = actual linked with increased incidence of gastric carcinoma has been established) |
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What are the PRECANCEROUS CONDITIONS of concern?
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1. pernicious anemia
2. H/O previous partial gastrectomy 3. chronic atrophic gastritis 4. adenomatous polyps 5. gastric dysplasia 6. hereditary factors |
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What would you use to diagnose GASTRIC CARCINOMAS?
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1. upper GI series
2. endoscopy with biopsy and cytology |
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How would you treat GASTRIC CARCINOMAS?
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1. surgical removal if resectable
2. chemotherapy/radiation if appropriate |
