Hereditary Diffuse Gastric Cancer (HDGC) Diagnosis
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What is one reason to suspect Hereditary Diffuse Gastric Cancer (HDGC)?

  • Personal history of breast cancer
  • Family history of colon cancer
  • Family history of two gastric cancers, at any age, with at least one confirmed diffuse gastric cancer (correct)
  • Family history of one gastric cancer at any age
  • At what age should diffuse gastric cancer be diagnosed to suspect HDGC?

  • Before the age of 40
  • Before the age of 50
  • At any age (correct)
  • Before the age of 60
  • What is the minimum number of relatives required to suspect HDGC?

  • Four relatives with gastric cancer
  • Three relatives with gastric cancer
  • One relative with gastric cancer
  • Two relatives with gastric cancer (correct)
  • What type of gastric cancer must be present in a family to suspect HDGC?

    <p>Diffuse gastric cancer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is not a reason to suspect HDGC?

    <p>Family history of breast cancer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a necessary condition for suspecting HDGC in a family?

    <p>At least two family members have been diagnosed with gastric cancer, with at least one being diffuse gastric cancer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following family histories is most likely to suggest HDGC?

    <p>A mother and a sister diagnosed with diffuse gastric cancer at age 40 and 30, respectively</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum number of family members required to have a diagnosis of diffuse gastric cancer to suspect HDGC?

    <p>One</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what circumstances is HDGC likely to be suspected?

    <p>When multiple family members have been diagnosed with gastric cancer, including at least one with diffuse gastric cancer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key feature of a family history that suggests HDGC?

    <p>At least two family members have been diagnosed with gastric cancer, including at least one with diffuse gastric cancer</p> Signup and view all the answers

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