Title: Histopathological study of the tumours of stomach in tertiary care center

Authors: Dr Praveen Kumar, Dr Peeyush Kumar Saini, Dr Prashant Kumbhaj

 DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v7i3.208

Abstract

Background: Tumors of the stomach and small intestines are some of the common neoplasms encountered. Considering the numerous variables involved, it would be justified in undertaking an in-depth study into tumors of stomach and intestine.

Aims and Objectives: To study the tumours of stomach with respect to etiology, site and histological types.

Material and Methods: This Histopathological  study of tumors of stomach and intestines’ was carried out over a period of 23 months from January 2011 to November 2012 in a tertiary care center

All surgically resected specimens of stomach received for histopathological examination and diagnosed as neoplasm were included.

Results: Majority of cases of gastric tumors occurred in pylorus (57%) followed by cardia of the stomach (26.19%). Majority (95%) are epithelial tumors and the rest lymphoma. Majority are adenocarcinoma of which tubular adenocarcinoma (64%) occurs in most of patients followed by mucinous adenocarcinoma (21%). Two cases of non Hodgkin lymphoma were confirmed by immunohistochemisrty. Among 28 cases, grossly omental lymphnodes were identified in 19 cases and histologically metastasis was present in 11 cases (57.89%). Extra nodal metastasis (perinodal,lesser sac fat) were seen in 6 cases(21%).

Conclusion: The result of a careful and systematic examination of surgical specimens from patients with tumors of the gastrointestinal tract  play an important role in patient care and the assessment of prognosis

Keywords: Tumours, Stomach, Gastric.

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Corresponding Author

Dr Prashant Kumbhaj

Assistant Professor, Dept of Medical Oncology, Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Hospital, Jaipur

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