Which of the following is true statement regarding gastric carcinoma
85% gastric carcinomas - Adenocarcinoma 15% - Lymphomas, Gastrointestinal stromal tumors(GISTs) and leimyosarcomas Clinical features: insidious upper abdominal discomfo varying in intensity from a vague, post prandial fullness to steady severe pain. Anorexia often with slight nausea. Weight loss, dysphagia and early satiety. There may be Hypochlorhydria or Achlorhydria. Pg No. 1130 BAILEY 27TH EDITION
Squamous cell carcinoma is the most common histological subtype
Often associated with Hypochlorhydria or Achlorhydria
Occult blood in stool is not seen
Highly radiosensitive tumor
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