Journal
SURGICAL ONCOLOGY CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA
Volume 21, Issue 1, Pages 35-+Publisher
W B SAUNDERS CO-ELSEVIER INC
DOI: 10.1016/j.soc.2011.09.003
Keywords
Familial gastric cancer; Hereditary diffuse gastric cancer; E-cadherin; Prophylactic gastrectomy
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This article focuses on the diagnosis and management of familial gastric cancer, particularly hereditary diffuse gastric cancer (HDGC). First, existing consensus guidelines are discussed and then the pathology and genetics of HDGC are reviewed. Second, patient management is covered, including surveillance gastroscopy, prophylactic total gastrectomy, and management of the risk of breast cancer.
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