Gastric Carcinoma: A Clinical Study
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2015, Vol 3, Issue 8
Abstract
This is a clinical study on 41 gastric neoplasm subjects diagnosed by upper gastrointestinal endoscopy. These patients were evaluated with set of questions and monitored for clinical presentation with risk factors till the treatment. Forty one cases of carcinoma stomach which were serially monitored for signs and symptoms. It was noted patients had Dyspepsia in 18(43.9%) patients, pain abdomen in 37(90.2%), vomiting in 35(85.4%), loss of weight and loss of appetite in 39(95.1%) and mass per abdomen in 1 patient (2.4%)Pallor noted in 32 (78%) patients, mass palpable in 17 (41.5%) patients, liver palpable in 8 (19.5%) patients, ascites in 10 (24.4%) patients and Virchow’s node positive in 6 (14.6%) patients. Smoking and alcohol consumption were predisposing risk factors with 21 (51.2%), 17 (41.5%) respectively. This study helps to identify the common symptoms and signs of the Gastric cancer, which can be picked up by thorough clinical evaluation, which also helps patients to diagnose and subject to accurate treatment immediately thus reducing the morbidity and mortality.
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Dr Santosh M Patil
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