| An indolent diffuse infiltrating gastric carcinoma. | |
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PMID: 20730388 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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Gastric cancer is a common gastrointestinal cancer and is an important cause of cancer mortality. Unfortunately, it is often diagnosed late due to delayed presentation. We report the case of a 48-year-old man who was diagnosed with diffuse infiltrating gastric adenocarcinoma and who had initially declined surgery. The patient presented again the following year, and the repeat evaluations showed similar findings. Despite this, the patient continued to decline interventions. Six years later, as his symptoms increased, the patient finally underwent surgery. Histology revealed a diffuse infiltrating stage T3 tumour, with significant desmoplastic reaction and negative lymphadenopathies. Seven years after the surgery, the patient remained well and recurrence-free. This case highlights that some cancers have an indolent course, and even with significant delay, curative interventions can still be performed. |
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Authors:
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V H Chong; P U Telisinghe; S K Yapp |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Singapore medical journal Volume: 51 ISSN: 0037-5675 ISO Abbreviation: Singapore Med J Publication Date: 2010 Jul |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-08-23 Completed Date: 2010-12-10 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0404516 Medline TA: Singapore Med J Country: Singapore |
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Languages: eng Pagination: e126-8 Citation Subset: IM |
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Gastroenterology Unit, Department of Medicine, Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Saleha Hospital, Bandar Seri Begawan, BA 1710, Brunei Darussalam. chongvuih@yahoo.co.uk |
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Adenocarcinoma
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pathology*,
surgery Biopsy, Needle Follow-Up Studies Gastrectomy / methods Gastric Mucosa / pathology Gastroscopy / methods Humans Immunohistochemistry Male Middle Aged Neoplasm Invasiveness / pathology* Neoplasm Staging Risk Assessment Stomach Neoplasms / pathology*, surgery Time Factors |
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