Stomach Carcinoma

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Test:

Biopsy cytology (+), Hb (L), S.folic acid (N or L),S.vit B,, (N or L), faecal occult blood (+ or -)

Sign:

Cachexia, coffee-grounds vomitus, haemateme­sis, abdominal mass

Dd:

Peptic ulcer, cholelithiasis, pancreatitis, gastritis,pancreatic neoplasm, coronary artery disease

Phys:

Usually an adenocarcinoma or lymphoma. Symp­toms include weight loss, pain and vomiting. Sus­picion should be aroused by ulcers that fail to heal