Gastric neoplasms

There are several different types of gastric neoplasm, depending on the cell of origin. The most common gastric neoplasm is adenocarcinoma followed by lymphoma, gastrointestinal stromal tumours (GISTs), carcinoids and other rarer neoplasms. Gastric adenocarcinoma is one of the most common cancers worldwide, especially in the Far East. In the UK, the incidence is lower, but the poor prognosis of late stage disease means the impact on population health is significant. Most patients present with advanced disease at diagnosis.
Source: Surgery (Medicine Publishing) - Category: Surgery Authors: Tags: Oesophagus and stomach Source Type: research