Question 2 (part 2) · LEK · Gastric cancer
Which of the following statements are true?
1) the enlargement of the left supraclavicular lymph node (Vichrow’s node) in a patient with stomach cancer is also called Troisier’s sign;
2) dysphagia does not occur in the course of stomach cancer;
3) the infection with Helicobacter pylori is a risk factor for stomach cancer of intestinal type;
4) the diagnosis of early-stage stomach cancer is not possible when metastases to regional lymph nodes are observed;
5) the symptoms of early-stage stomach cancer might include recurring bleeding;
6) endoscopic treatment is always sufficient in early-stage stomach cancer.
The correct answer is:
2) dysphagia does not occur in the course of stomach cancer;
3) the infection with Helicobacter pylori is a risk factor for stomach cancer of intestinal type;
4) the diagnosis of early-stage stomach cancer is not possible when metastases to regional lymph nodes are observed;
5) the symptoms of early-stage stomach cancer might include recurring bleeding;
6) endoscopic treatment is always sufficient in early-stage stomach cancer.
The correct answer is:
- A. 1,2,5.
- B. 2,3,6.
- C. 3,4,5.
- D. 2,4,6.
- E. 1,3,5.
Hint
Remember how early gastric cancer is defined (depth of invasion versus nodal status) and that tumours of the cardia can obstruct swallowing.
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