Gastric Cancer - Endoscopy (4 of 15)

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Case description

Endoscopy is 95% to 98% sensitive in diagnosing gastric cancer when performed along with biopsy. It has much lower sensitivity in diagnosing linitis plastica because the tumor is in the submucosa and the overlying mucosa is normal. Scirrhous tumors are also difficult to diagnose because tumor cells are spread within a dense fibrous matrix and are far apart. Preoperative diagnosis is important.

tags: gastric cancer endoscopy sensitivity submucosa

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