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In severe cases of gastritis, what tissue is affected by erosion?
In severe cases of gastritis, what tissue is affected by erosion?
- Gastric pits (correct)
- Epigastric
- Lamina propria (correct)
- Mucosa (correct)
What types of cells are commonly found in the lamina propria of someone with chronic gastritis?
What types of cells are commonly found in the lamina propria of someone with chronic gastritis?
- Lymphocytes, macrophages, and plasma cells (correct)
- Mast cells, fibroblasts, and chondrocytes
- Neutrophils, eosinophils, and basophils
- Red blood cells, platelets, and white blood cells
Which of the following is NOT a common clinical feature of gastritis?
Which of the following is NOT a common clinical feature of gastritis?
- Epigastric pain
- Nausea
- Diarrhea (correct)
- Vomiting
What is the primary cause of stress-related gastritis?
What is the primary cause of stress-related gastritis?
Which of these conditions can predispose someone to developing acute gastritis?
Which of these conditions can predispose someone to developing acute gastritis?
What is the difference between acute and chronic gastritis?
What is the difference between acute and chronic gastritis?
What is the significance of the presence of germinal centers in the mucosa of someone with gastritis?
What is the significance of the presence of germinal centers in the mucosa of someone with gastritis?
What is the role of the epigastric pain in gastritis?
What is the role of the epigastric pain in gastritis?
What percentage of gastric lymphomas contain activating mutations in the gene encoding the tyrosine kinase KIT?
What percentage of gastric lymphomas contain activating mutations in the gene encoding the tyrosine kinase KIT?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of gastric lymphoma?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of gastric lymphoma?
The KIT gene encodes for which protein?
The KIT gene encodes for which protein?
What is the primary function of the protein encoded by the KIT gene?
What is the primary function of the protein encoded by the KIT gene?
Which of the following best describes the role of interstitial cells of Cajal in the context of gastric lymphoma?
Which of the following best describes the role of interstitial cells of Cajal in the context of gastric lymphoma?
What is the significance of the KIT gene mutation in gastric lymphoma?
What is the significance of the KIT gene mutation in gastric lymphoma?
What is the characteristic of gastritis in patients with adenocarcinoma?
What is the characteristic of gastritis in patients with adenocarcinoma?
What is the term used to describe the inflammation of the gastric mucosa?
What is the term used to describe the inflammation of the gastric mucosa?
What is the common feature of gastric adenocarcinoma?
What is the common feature of gastric adenocarcinoma?
What is the reason for the increased incidence of gastric adenocarcinoma in Japan and other countries?
What is the reason for the increased incidence of gastric adenocarcinoma in Japan and other countries?
What is the characteristic of autoimmune metaplasia in gastric adenocarcinoma?
What is the characteristic of autoimmune metaplasia in gastric adenocarcinoma?
What is the term used to describe the precursor lesion of gastric adenocarcinoma?
What is the term used to describe the precursor lesion of gastric adenocarcinoma?
What is the common cell type involved in gastric adenocarcinoma?
What is the common cell type involved in gastric adenocarcinoma?
What is the significance of atrophic gastritis in gastric adenocarcinoma?
What is the significance of atrophic gastritis in gastric adenocarcinoma?
What does the gene PDGFRA encode?
What does the gene PDGFRA encode?
What is the characteristic feature of signet-ring cells?
What is the characteristic feature of signet-ring cells?
What is the term for the thickening of the gastric wall with partial loss of rugal folds?
What is the term for the thickening of the gastric wall with partial loss of rugal folds?
What type of cells are seen in intestinal-type adenocarcinoma?
What type of cells are seen in intestinal-type adenocarcinoma?
What is the characteristic gross feature of intestinal-type adenocarcinoma?
What is the characteristic gross feature of intestinal-type adenocarcinoma?
What is the term for the infiltration of malignant cells through the desmoplastic stroma?
What is the term for the infiltration of malignant cells through the desmoplastic stroma?
What is a key difference between chronic peptic ulcers and the type of ulcer caused by H. pylori infection?
What is a key difference between chronic peptic ulcers and the type of ulcer caused by H. pylori infection?
What is a common outcome of successful treatment for the underlying condition causing an ulcer?
What is a common outcome of successful treatment for the underlying condition causing an ulcer?
How does the incidence of H. pylori infection vary with age?
How does the incidence of H. pylori infection vary with age?
What is a plausible explanation for the decreasing incidence of H. pylori infection in higher-income countries?
What is a plausible explanation for the decreasing incidence of H. pylori infection in higher-income countries?
Where is H. pylori typically found in the body?
Where is H. pylori typically found in the body?
What is the most likely cause of chronic gastritis?
What is the most likely cause of chronic gastritis?
Why is H. pylori infection more common in developing countries?
Why is H. pylori infection more common in developing countries?
What is the most likely reason for the inverse correlation between H. pylori infection rates and patient age?
What is the most likely reason for the inverse correlation between H. pylori infection rates and patient age?
Adenomas represent more than 20% of gastric polyps.
Adenomas represent more than 20% of gastric polyps.
The incidence of adenomas in the stomach increases with age.
The incidence of adenomas in the stomach increases with age.
The majority of gastric polyps are adenomas.
The majority of gastric polyps are adenomas.
Gastric adenomas are more common in females than males.
Gastric adenomas are more common in females than males.
Gastric adenomas are always associated with a background of chronic gastritis.
Gastric adenomas are always associated with a background of chronic gastritis.
The mucosa in the body and fundus of the stomach is often thickened in patients with gastric adenomas.
The mucosa in the body and fundus of the stomach is often thickened in patients with gastric adenomas.
The presence of adenomas in the stomach is a reliable indicator of an increased risk of gastric cancer.
The presence of adenomas in the stomach is a reliable indicator of an increased risk of gastric cancer.
Gastric adenomas typically exhibit a uniform appearance with minimal variation in their degree of dysplasia.
Gastric adenomas typically exhibit a uniform appearance with minimal variation in their degree of dysplasia.
The release of bacterial enzymes directly damages epithelial cells, contributing to gastric erosion.
The release of bacterial enzymes directly damages epithelial cells, contributing to gastric erosion.
Increased production of gastric acid by H. pylori is solely due to stimulating gastrin secretion.
Increased production of gastric acid by H. pylori is solely due to stimulating gastrin secretion.
The prevalence of H. pylori infections is decreasing in developed countries primarily due to improved sanitation and hygiene practices.
The prevalence of H. pylori infections is decreasing in developed countries primarily due to improved sanitation and hygiene practices.
The bacterial species H. pylori is typically found colonizing the small intestine.
The bacterial species H. pylori is typically found colonizing the small intestine.
H. pylori is a common cause of stress-related gastritis.
H. pylori is a common cause of stress-related gastritis.
The incidence of H. pylori infections is directly proportional to age, meaning older individuals are more likely to be infected.
The incidence of H. pylori infections is directly proportional to age, meaning older individuals are more likely to be infected.
A decrease in the number of H. pylori infections is correlated with an increase in the incidence of gastric adenocarcinoma.
A decrease in the number of H. pylori infections is correlated with an increase in the incidence of gastric adenocarcinoma.
While H. pylori is known to damage gastric cells, it does not directly cause cancer.
While H. pylori is known to damage gastric cells, it does not directly cause cancer.
The PDGF receptor activating mutation in B-cell lymphoma is commonly found in the marginal zone.
The PDGF receptor activating mutation in B-cell lymphoma is commonly found in the marginal zone.
The PDGF receptor activating mutation and the tyrosine kinase activating mutation are both seen in B-cell lymphoma, but they are mutually exclusive.
The PDGF receptor activating mutation and the tyrosine kinase activating mutation are both seen in B-cell lymphoma, but they are mutually exclusive.
The tyrosine kinase mutation that is often found in B-cell lymphoma occurs in a protein called PI3K.
The tyrosine kinase mutation that is often found in B-cell lymphoma occurs in a protein called PI3K.
B-cell lymphoma with PDGF receptor mutations is always associated with an infection by H. pylori.
B-cell lymphoma with PDGF receptor mutations is always associated with an infection by H. pylori.
Both the PDGF receptor and the tyrosine kinase mutations in B-cell lymphoma contribute to the development of diffuse, large B-cell lymphoma symptoms.
Both the PDGF receptor and the tyrosine kinase mutations in B-cell lymphoma contribute to the development of diffuse, large B-cell lymphoma symptoms.
Peptic ulcers are more frequent in the duodenum than in the stomach.
Peptic ulcers are more frequent in the duodenum than in the stomach.
The PDGF receptor activating mutation is more commonly found in cases of B-cell lymphoma than the tyrosine kinase mutation.
The PDGF receptor activating mutation is more commonly found in cases of B-cell lymphoma than the tyrosine kinase mutation.
B-cell lymphoma with PDGF receptor mutations typically presents with localized symptoms for a significant duration before becoming widespread.
B-cell lymphoma with PDGF receptor mutations typically presents with localized symptoms for a significant duration before becoming widespread.
Patients with the familial adenomatous polyposis syndrome have an increased risk of developing diffuse gastric carcinoma.
Patients with the familial adenomatous polyposis syndrome have an increased risk of developing diffuse gastric carcinoma.
The tyrosine kinase mutation found in B-cell lymphoma can activate the same signaling pathway as the JAK/STAT pathway.
The tyrosine kinase mutation found in B-cell lymphoma can activate the same signaling pathway as the JAK/STAT pathway.
The loss of E-cadherin is a critical step in the development of diffuse gastric carcinoma.
The loss of E-cadherin is a critical step in the development of diffuse gastric carcinoma.
Peptic ulcers are commonly located within a new center of development of diffuse gastric carcinoma.
Peptic ulcers are commonly located within a new center of development of diffuse gastric carcinoma.
Patients with familial adenomatous polyposis syndrome commonly have tumors in the pyloric valve of the duodenum.
Patients with familial adenomatous polyposis syndrome commonly have tumors in the pyloric valve of the duodenum.
Mutations in the APC gene are often found in adenomatous polyps in patients with familial adenomatous polyposis syndrome.
Mutations in the APC gene are often found in adenomatous polyps in patients with familial adenomatous polyposis syndrome.
Loss of E-cadherin is a key step in the development of colon cancer.
Loss of E-cadherin is a key step in the development of colon cancer.
Patients with familial adenomatous polyposis syndrome often have polyps in the antrum and body of the stomach.
Patients with familial adenomatous polyposis syndrome often have polyps in the antrum and body of the stomach.
Atrophic gastritis is a rare condition in Japan.
Atrophic gastritis is a rare condition in Japan.
Autoimmune metaplasia is a feature of gastric adenocarcinoma.
Autoimmune metaplasia is a feature of gastric adenocarcinoma.
Gastric lymphoma is a common condition worldwide.
Gastric lymphoma is a common condition worldwide.
Helicobacter pylori infection is a rare cause of gastritis.
Helicobacter pylori infection is a rare cause of gastritis.
The KIT gene mutation is commonly found in gastric lymphoma.
The KIT gene mutation is commonly found in gastric lymphoma.
Gastric adenocarcinoma is the most common malignancy of the stomach.
Gastric adenocarcinoma is the most common malignancy of the stomach.
Chronic gastritis is always caused by Helicobacter pylori infection.
Chronic gastritis is always caused by Helicobacter pylori infection.
Atrophic gastritis is a reversible condition.
Atrophic gastritis is a reversible condition.
Explain the pathogenesis of autoimmune gastritis and describe its potential consequences.
Explain the pathogenesis of autoimmune gastritis and describe its potential consequences.
What is the significance of gastric polyps in the context of gastrointestinal health?
What is the significance of gastric polyps in the context of gastrointestinal health?
Discuss the role of H. pylori infection in the development of gastritis and its potential implications for gastric health.
Discuss the role of H. pylori infection in the development of gastritis and its potential implications for gastric health.
Explain the difference between gastric polyps and adenomas. What is the significance of this distinction?
Explain the difference between gastric polyps and adenomas. What is the significance of this distinction?
Why is vitamin B12 deficiency a potential consequence of autoimmune gastritis?
Why is vitamin B12 deficiency a potential consequence of autoimmune gastritis?
Describe the potential relationship between chronic gastritis and the development of gastric cancer.
Describe the potential relationship between chronic gastritis and the development of gastric cancer.
What are the key differences between acute and chronic gastritis?
What are the key differences between acute and chronic gastritis?
How does the incidence of H. pylori infection vary across different populations and how is this variation explained?
How does the incidence of H. pylori infection vary across different populations and how is this variation explained?
Discuss the association between gastric adenomas and chronic gastritis, providing details on their prevalence and any morphological changes observed.
Discuss the association between gastric adenomas and chronic gastritis, providing details on their prevalence and any morphological changes observed.
Explain the significance of the statement: "Males are affected three times more often than females" in relation to gastric adenomas.
Explain the significance of the statement: "Males are affected three times more often than females" in relation to gastric adenomas.
Describe the impact of chronic gastritis on the morphology of the stomach, focusing on the changes observed in the mucosa and rugae.
Describe the impact of chronic gastritis on the morphology of the stomach, focusing on the changes observed in the mucosa and rugae.
What is the relationship between gastric adenomas and gastric cancer? Are adenomas always indicative of an increased risk of cancer?
What is the relationship between gastric adenomas and gastric cancer? Are adenomas always indicative of an increased risk of cancer?
Given the information provided, what are the potential implications of the increased incidence of gastric adenomas with age? Discuss any possible contributing factors.
Given the information provided, what are the potential implications of the increased incidence of gastric adenomas with age? Discuss any possible contributing factors.
Explain the role of chronic gastritis in the development of gastric adenomas, considering the underlying cellular and molecular changes.
Explain the role of chronic gastritis in the development of gastric adenomas, considering the underlying cellular and molecular changes.
Discuss the potential implications of the statement: "Adenomas represent about 10% of gastric polyps" in terms of the prevalence of gastric polyps and their potential for malignant transformation.
Discuss the potential implications of the statement: "Adenomas represent about 10% of gastric polyps" in terms of the prevalence of gastric polyps and their potential for malignant transformation.
Based on the information provided, what are the potential consequences of untreated gastric adenomas? Explain your reasoning.
Based on the information provided, what are the potential consequences of untreated gastric adenomas? Explain your reasoning.
Based on the provided text, what is a key characteristic of the morphology of peptic ulcers, and how does this morphology differ between the duodenum and the stomach?
Based on the provided text, what is a key characteristic of the morphology of peptic ulcers, and how does this morphology differ between the duodenum and the stomach?
The text mentions a syndrome associated with adenomatous polyps. What is this syndrome called, and what is the key genetic factor associated with it?
The text mentions a syndrome associated with adenomatous polyps. What is this syndrome called, and what is the key genetic factor associated with it?
The passage mentions a specific type of cell that is characteristic of gastric adenocarcinoma. What is the name of this cell, and what is a key defining feature of its morphology?
The passage mentions a specific type of cell that is characteristic of gastric adenocarcinoma. What is the name of this cell, and what is a key defining feature of its morphology?
What is the relationship between E-cadherin and the morphology of peptic ulcers as suggested by the text?
What is the relationship between E-cadherin and the morphology of peptic ulcers as suggested by the text?
The text describes a specific type of gastritis that is often observed in patients with gastric adenocarcinoma. What is the name of this type of gastritis, and what are its key characteristics?
The text describes a specific type of gastritis that is often observed in patients with gastric adenocarcinoma. What is the name of this type of gastritis, and what are its key characteristics?
The text mentions a specific gene associated with the development of adenomatous polyps. What is the name of this gene, and what is its primary function?
The text mentions a specific gene associated with the development of adenomatous polyps. What is the name of this gene, and what is its primary function?
The text suggests that the development of adenomatous polyps may be linked to a specific genetic change. What is this genetic change, and how does it contribute to the development of polyps?
The text suggests that the development of adenomatous polyps may be linked to a specific genetic change. What is this genetic change, and how does it contribute to the development of polyps?
The text mentions that a specific gene is discussed in the context of colorectal cancer. What is the name of this gene, and what is its role in the development of this type of cancer?
The text mentions that a specific gene is discussed in the context of colorectal cancer. What is the name of this gene, and what is its role in the development of this type of cancer?
What are the potential causes of iron deficiency anemia in patients with chronic gastritis?
What are the potential causes of iron deficiency anemia in patients with chronic gastritis?
What is the relationship between Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and gastric adenocarcinoma?
What is the relationship between Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and gastric adenocarcinoma?
What type of tumors can arise from the gastric mucosa, and how do they differ?
What type of tumors can arise from the gastric mucosa, and how do they differ?
What medical emergency is associated with chronic gastritis, and why?
What medical emergency is associated with chronic gastritis, and why?
How does chronic inflammation relate to gastric cancer development?
How does chronic inflammation relate to gastric cancer development?
Identify a common benign condition that can be associated with chronic gastritis.
Identify a common benign condition that can be associated with chronic gastritis.
Describe the characteristic cellular changes found in hand-gut carcinoid tumors of the appendix and colon, and explain why these tumors are often considered benign initially.
Describe the characteristic cellular changes found in hand-gut carcinoid tumors of the appendix and colon, and explain why these tumors are often considered benign initially.
What is the significance of distinguishing intestinal-type and diffuse-type gastric adenocarcinomas?
What is the significance of distinguishing intestinal-type and diffuse-type gastric adenocarcinomas?
Discuss a potential complication of chronic gastritis that can affect nutritional status.
Discuss a potential complication of chronic gastritis that can affect nutritional status.
Outline the most common clinical presentation of hand-gut carcinoid tumors, and discuss the potential complications associated with bleeding from these tumors.
Outline the most common clinical presentation of hand-gut carcinoid tumors, and discuss the potential complications associated with bleeding from these tumors.
Explain how hand-gut carcinoid tumors can spread, and discuss the significance of metastatic spread in terms of prognosis.
Explain how hand-gut carcinoid tumors can spread, and discuss the significance of metastatic spread in terms of prognosis.
What is the most common mesenchymal tumor of the gastrointestinal tract, and what is its significance in the context of the overall prevalence of gastrointestinal tumors?
What is the most common mesenchymal tumor of the gastrointestinal tract, and what is its significance in the context of the overall prevalence of gastrointestinal tumors?
Explain the relationship between the presence of germinal centers in the mucosa and the potential for progression of hand-gut carcinoid tumors.
Explain the relationship between the presence of germinal centers in the mucosa and the potential for progression of hand-gut carcinoid tumors.
Discuss the potential implications of a mutation in the KIT gene for the development and behavior of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors (GISTs).
Discuss the potential implications of a mutation in the KIT gene for the development and behavior of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors (GISTs).
Explain the significance of the presence of atrophic gastritis in the context of gastric adenocarcinoma development.
Explain the significance of the presence of atrophic gastritis in the context of gastric adenocarcinoma development.
Describe the characteristics of signet-ring cells and explain their significance in the context of gastric adenocarcinoma.
Describe the characteristics of signet-ring cells and explain their significance in the context of gastric adenocarcinoma.
Study Notes
Gastric Conditions and Pathophysiology
- Variable numbers of neutrophils in the mucosa may lead to erosion in severe cases, resulting in hemorrhage.
- Lamina propria contains lymphocytes and macrophages, indicative of chronic inflammation, along with plasma cells.
- Mucosa may harbor lymphoid follicles with germinal centers, particularly in stress-related gastritis.
Stress-Related Gastritis
- Patients with severe trauma, burns, extensive surgery, and critical illnesses are susceptible to acute gastritis caused by stress.
- Typical clinical features include epigastric pain, nausea, and vomiting, without scarring or thickening of the ulcer bed.
- Conditions can lead to severe bleeding and potential perforation, requiring careful monitoring in intensive care.
Helicobacter pylori Gastritis
- Infection with H. pylori results in chronic gastritis and can lead to duodenal and gastric ulcers.
- It is a spiral-shaped bacillus primarily found in gastric mucosa.
- Infection rates are inversely correlated with patient age and are often acquired in childhood, particularly in crowded living conditions with poor sanitation.
Gastric Cancer Risk
- Chronic inflammation caused by H. pylori is a significant risk factor for gastric cancer, especially when associated with atrophic gastritis.
- Gastric adenocarcinoma is the most common malignancy of the stomach, with incidence significantly higher in countries like Japan.
- The disease often develops alongside intestinal metaplasia and in larger lesions exceeding 2 cm.
Gastric Lymphoma
- Gastric lymphomas can arise with 75%-85% of cases containing activating mutations in the c-KIT gene.
- These tumors represent about 5% of gastric malignancies and may present as extra-nodal lymphomas.
- Clinical symptoms can include abdominal mass and other systemic signs.
Adenocarcinoma Types
- Intestinal-type adenocarcinoma features an elevated mass with ulceration and is commonly associated with gland-forming cells infiltrating desmoplastic stroma.
- Linitis plastica presents thickened gastric walls with loss of rugal folds, indicating a more aggressive form of cancer.
Summary of Cellular Changes
- Chronic gastritis marked by an influx of lymphocytes, macrophages, and plasma cells contributes to the etiology of gastric malignancies.
- Awareness of these conditions is crucial for early intervention and management in affected populations.
H. pylori Infection
- H. pylori invades gastric mucosa and can persist without treatment, generally leading to peptic ulcers.
- Improved sanitation has decreased incidence rates of H. pylori infections in children.
- The bacteria causes gastric epithelial injury through multiple mechanisms.
Mechanisms of Damage
- Release of bacterial enzymes and toxic products directly damages epithelial cells.
- Increased gastric acid production due to stimulation of gastrin secretion.
- Reduction of physiologic mucus production exacerbates gastric acid damage.
Gastric Polyps
- Foci of polyps include fundic gland polyps (most common) and adenomas (around 10% of gastric polyps).
- Adenomas occur often in individuals between 50 and 60 years, with a threefold higher incidence in males.
- Adenomas typically develop against a background of chronic gastritis, and larger adenomas have a higher risk of malignancy.
Gastric Atrophy and Metaplasia
- Loss of acid-producing cells leads to atrophic gastritis, characterized by thinning of mucosa and loss of rugae.
- Intestinal metaplasia is common and increases risk of gastric cancer, especially in larger lesions (>2 cm).
Gastric Cancer
- Adenocarcinoma is the most prevalent type of stomach malignancy.
- Increased incidence of gastric adenocarcinoma occurs, particularly in Japan and other regions outside North America and northern Europe.
- Loss of E-cadherin contributes to the progression of diffuse gastric carcinoma.
Clinical Features
- Peptic ulcers are more common in the duodenum and associated with higher rates of gastric cancer.
- Patients with familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) syndrome may show variations including mutations in the APC gene affecting gastric adenomas.
- Abnormal mutations in B-cell driven malignancies are linked to signaling pathway alterations associated with H. pylori.
Types of Gastric Lymphomas
- Mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) lymphomas can arise and frequently have a connection to H. pylori infection.
- Both types of B-cell lymphomas may occur as localized tumors in the stomach.
Key Takeaways
- Chronic H. pylori infection is a significant factor in gastric pathology.
- Monitoring and management of gastric health are crucial due to the associated risks of gastritis, polyps, and cancer.
- Awareness of clinical signs and symptoms can facilitate early detection and intervention for gastric diseases.
Autoimmune Gastritis
- Autoimmune gastritis results in increased risk of gastric cancer and vitamin B12 deficiency.
- It arises from an autoimmune attack on gastric parietal cells, leading to pernicious anemia, which is reversible.
- This condition can lead to morphologic changes such as atrophy and intestinal metaplasia in the stomach.
Gastric Polyps
- Gastric polyps can be inflammatory or neoplastic; adenomas serve as precursors to cancer.
- Polyps are defined as nodules or masses protruding from the gastric mucosa.
- Fundic gland polyps are the most common type of gastric polyp, especially in patients with chronic gastritis.
Adenomas
- Adenomas represent about 10% of gastric polyps and their incidence increases with age.
- Most affected individuals are aged between 50 and 60; males are affected three times more than females.
- Adenomas almost always occur against a backdrop of chronic gastritis and exhibit varying degrees of dysplasia.
Morphology
- In autoimmune gastritis, acid-producing cells in the stomach body and fundus are lost, leading to thinned mucosa and rugae atrophy.
- Loss of E-cadherin is identified as a significant step in the development of diffuse gastric carcinoma.
- Peptic ulcers are more frequent in the duodenum rather than in the stomach.
Genetic Factors
- Patients with adenomatous polyposis syndrome exhibit mutations in the adenomatous polyposis coli (APC) gene.
- These syndromes increase the risk of developing gastric cancer and are associated with chronic inflammation of the gastric mucosa.
Gastric Cancer
- About 5% to 10% of gastric adenocarcinomas show evidence of Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infection, which implicates it in oncogenesis.
- The clinical features of gastric cancers often include abdominal pain, dysphagia, and weight loss.
Metastasis and Prognosis
- Gastric cancers can spread locally to the duodenum, pancreas, and retroperitoneum, with regional lymph node and distant organ metastases.
- The presence of metastases is indicative of a poor prognosis for the patient.
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