Which of the following is true statement regarding gastric carcinoma
High-Yield Explanation
85% gastric carcinomas - Adenocarcinoma 15% - Lymphomas, Gastrointestinal stromal tumors(GISTs) and leimyosarcomas Clinical features: insidious upper abdominal discomfo varying in intensity from a vague, post prandial fullness to steady severe pain. Anorexia often with slight nausea. Weight loss, dysphagia and early satiety. There may be Hypochlorhydria or Achlorhydria. Pg No. 1130 BAILEY 27TH EDITION