[Gastric signet ring cell adenocarcinoma: A distinct entity]
Tessa Tabouret1, Marion Dhooge2, Alexandre Rouquette3
1CHU Cochin Port-Royal, service de gastro-entérologie, 75014 Paris, France.
Abstract:
Gastric signet ring cell carcinoma (GSRC) is a distinct entity. Their incidence is increasing. The pathologist plays a central role in the identification of this entity. Diagnosis is based on an adenocarcinoma containing a majority of signet ring cells (above 50 %). The prognosis of GSRC is the same as gastric adenocarcinoma while GSRC appeared more aggressive. Signet ring cells present a low sensitivity to chemotherapy. This review aimed to discuss the histological, the prognostic and the therapeutic aspect of this entity.
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