Gastroenterology & Hepatology — Flashcards

Chemotherapy / radiotherapy in gastric cancer can be used in a _____, adjuvant, & palliative setting

What is the initial investigation for gastric cancer? _____

Gastric cancer can present nonspecifically in _____ stages with mild dyspepsia, epigastric discomfort, & ↓ appetitie

Gastric cancer may spread to the _____ lymph node known as Virchow's node

The strongest risk factor for gastric cancer is _____

_____ is a malignant tumour arising from the stomach lining

_____ is inflammation of the peritoneum

Gastric cancer can rarely present with hyperpigmented, velvety plaques of the neck & axilla known as _____

Primary peritonitis is without an identifiable cause, often assciated with _____ & peritoneal dialysis-associated peritonitis

Hint: condition

What is the investigation for a peritonitic abdomen? _____ CT Peritoneal fluid analysis

Hint: bloods