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Indolent gastric carcinoma.

K Singh1, R S Chhina, L S Chawla

  • 1Department of Surgery, Gastroenterology, Dayanand Medical College & Hospital, Ludhiana, Punjab.

Indian Journal of Gastroenterology : Official Journal of the Indian Society of Gastroenterology
|January 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary

A woman with gastric carcinoma experienced a four-year asymptomatic period before developing gastric outlet obstruction. Resected adenocarcinoma showed serosal infiltration without metastasis, highlighting delayed progression of gastric cancer.

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Oncology
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Gastric carcinoma diagnosis often relies on endoscopic biopsy.
  • Dyspeptic symptoms and epigastric pain are common initial presentations.
  • Delayed diagnosis and treatment can impact patient outcomes.

Observation:

  • A 55-year-old woman presented with epigastric pain and dyspepsia.
  • Initial endoscopic biopsies confirmed gastric carcinoma on two separate occasions.
  • The patient remained asymptomatic for four years without specific therapy.

Findings:

  • The patient later developed gastric outlet obstruction and significant weight loss.
  • Histological examination of the resected specimen revealed adenocarcinoma.
  • The adenocarcinoma infiltrated the serosa but showed no evidence of metastasis.

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Implications:

  • This case highlights the potential for slow progression in gastric carcinoma.
  • Understanding delayed symptom onset is crucial for patient monitoring.
  • Serosal invasion without metastasis impacts staging and treatment strategies.