2. Introduction
‘It is the captain of men of death’
One of the most common causes of
cancer death in the world
Common in Japan
Common in males (2:1)
Multifactorial Aetiology
15. Autoimmune Multifocal
Atrophic Gastritis (Type A)
• Loss of acid
Proton pump
• CD4+T cells
• Parietal cells
Auto
antibodies • Vitamin B12
deficiency
• Pernicious
anemia
Intrinsic
factor
16. Environmental Multifocal
Atrophic Gastritis(EMAG)
• Inhibition of
gastric
bicarbonate
transporters
Loss of mucosal
barrier
• Hydrolyses urea
• Produces
ammonia
Releases
urease • Stimulation of G
cells to secrete
gastrin
• Local gastrin
production
Increased acid
production
19. Chronic Benign gastric Ulcer
Chronic mucosal ulceration affecting
stomach
Imbalance between mucosal protective
and damaging factors
Develops on a background of chronic
gastritis
Sharply punched out defect
Predominant on lesser curvature near the
interface of body and antrum
21. Menetrier’s disease
Excess production of TGH alpha
Diffused hyperplasia of mucus epithelium
in body and fundus
Protein losing enteropathy
Presents as diarrhea and weight loss
Hypoplasia of parietal and chief cells
23. Adenomatous gastric polyps
Occur in the background of gastric
atrophy and intestinal metaplasia
Risk increases; size > 2cm
Lesion of dysplastic intestinal
columnar epithelium
25. Stomach remnants
After Billroth 2 GJ/ Vagotomy + GJ
Takes > 15 years
Site – close to the stoma
ALTERED ACID
LEVEL+ENTEROGASTRIC BILE REFLUX
=> ATROPHIC GASTRITIS =>
METAPLASIA => DYSPLASIA
29. Classification
WHO
LAUREN CLASSIFICATION
BASED ON DEPTH OF INVASION
Early (Japanese) & Advanced (Bormann)
SIEWERT CLASSIFICATION
MORPHOVOLUMETRIC CLASSIFICATION
MING CLASSIFICATION
MORSON AND DAWSON CLASSIFICATION
30. WHO HISTOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATION
Adenocarcinoma- most common
1.Papillary adenocarcinoma
2.Tubular adenocarcinoma
3.Mucinous adenocarcinoma
4.Signet cell adenocarcinoma(poor prognosis)
Adenosquamous carcinoma
Squamous cell carcinoma
Undifferentiated carcinoma
31. LAUREN CLASSIFICATION
INTESTINAL
Most Common
Gastric mucosa is replaced
with epithelium that
resembles small bowel
mucosa
APC gene mutation
Haematogenous spread,
microsatellite instability,
APC gene
mutations, p53, p16
inactivation.
DIFFUSE
Less Common
Poorly differentiated with
gastric wall penetration
Linitis plastica, ulcerative
growth without glandular
formation is common in this
type.
Decreased E-cadherin with
p53, p16 inactivation.
32. JAPANESE CLASSIFICATION(Early)
Type 1 - Protruded : tumor grows outward from
stomach wall
Type 2a- Superficial Elevated: tumor grows slightly
above mucosa
Type 2b- Superficial Flat : tumor grows flat along
mucosa
Type 2c- Superficial Depressed: tumor grows into
mucosa
Type 3 - Excavated :tumor grows through mucosa and
into submucosa
35. LINITIS PLASTICA
(Leather-Bottle Stomach)
Aggressive diffuse type
Enormous proliferation of fibrous tissue
involving submucosa of stomach.
Type IV gastric carcinoma
Poorly differentiated type lacking glandular
formation-clusters of small uniform cells often
with signet ring cells
37. Common Site of Occurrence
Prepyloric and pyloric region (65%)
(most common site)
Body (25%).
Fundus, OG junction.
38. Clinical Presentation
ASYMPTOMATIC:
1. In Early Gastric cancer and cancer of the
body of stomach.
NON-SPECIFIC SYMPTOMS:
1. Indigestion
2. Vague epigastric discomfort
3. Constant non-radiating pain which is not
related to food intake.
39. SPECIFIC SYMPTOMS(LATE stage):
Vomiting, Dysphagia, Mass.
Depends on site of tumour.
METASTATIC DISEASE(ADVANCED stage):
Liver secondaries
Ascites
Secondaries in ovary
Rectovesical pouch-Blumer shelf
Umbilicus-sister Mary joseph nodule
Supraclavicular nodes
Lung and bone secondaries
42. Recent onset of loss of weight and loss of
appetite
Early satiety- distal gastric carcinoma
Fatigue
Microcytic hypochromic anaemia(iron
deficiency anaemia) is common due to
bleeding from tumour.
Cachexia (later)
CLINICAL FEATURES
44. Presentations of gastric outlet obstruction
such as
1. Visible gastric peristalsis- positive
2. Ausculto percussion test – positive
3. Succussion splash- positive
The gastric outlet obstruction most
commonly associated with malignancy than
benign.
45. MASS IN ABDOMEN:
mass in pylorus lies above the
umbilicus
nodular
hard with impaired resonance
mobile
moves with respiration
all borders well made out
46. Dysphagia with mass in upper
epigastrium
When it arises from the body of
stomach it may present as only
mass abdomen
Ball rolling movements.
Hematemesis and melena due to
upper GI bleed.
48. Non Metastatic Effects
Migrating thrombophlebitis
(Trousseau sign)
Deep vein thrombosis
It is mainly from the effect of the tumor
on thrombotic and hemostatic
mechanisms.
53. NODAL METASTASIS
Secondaries in umbilicus as sister
Mary joseph nodules which spread
through ligamentum teres
Presents as subcutaneous nodules
around the umbilicus.
56. BLOOD SPREAD
In liver causes multiple liver
secondaries present as multiple
hard nodules with umblications due
to central necrosis
Later lungs and bones can be
involved
62. Reference
Sabiston Textbook of Surgery 20th Edition
The Biological Basis of Modern Surgical Practice
Schwartz's Principles of Surgery 10e
Bailey & Love's Short Practice of Surgery,26th
Edition
SRB's Manual of Surgery 3rd Edition
Cadherins (named for "calcium-dependent adhesion") are a type of cell adhesion molecule (CAM) that is important in the formation of adherens junctions to bind cells with each other.
Familial—10%. Napoleon. Familial gastric cancer in
associated with mutation of e-cadherin gene (90% risk).hereditary diffuse gastric cancer.
prophylactic total gastrectomy should be considered for patients with this mutation
Impairment/lack of adhesion moleculeE-cadherin▪ Genetic mutation (germline, somatic,epigenetic methylation) of CDH1 gene→ inactivation of CDH1 → non-functionalE-cadherin → unregulated division(impaired tumour suppressor function);increased ability to spread, invade adjacentstructures Loss of E-cadherin function or expression has been implicated in cancer progression and metastasis.[10][11] E-cadherin downregulation decreases the strength of cellular adhesion within a tissue, resulting in an increase in cellular motility. This in turn may allow cancer cells to cross the basement membrane and invade surrounding tissues
APC GENE
Adenomatous polyposis coli (APC) also known as deleted in polyposis 2.5 (DP2.5) is a protein that in humans is encoded by the APC gene.[4] The APC protein is a negative regulator that controls beta-catenin concentrations and interacts with E-cadherin, which are involved in cell adhesion. Mutations in the APC gene may result in colorectal cancer.
Hereditary Non Polyposis Colorectal Cancer
Autosomal dominant disorder
Defect in mismatch gene repair
These errors activate proto oncogenes and inactivate tumour suppressor genes
Microsatellite instability also causes similar defects
Li-Fraumeni syndrome
Associated with germline mutation in TP53 gene
Sarcomas, leukemia, brain tumors, breast and adrenal cortical carcinomas are commonly associated
Gastric mucosa of people with blood group ‘A’ is moresusceptible for carcinogens—diffuse type. It is due todifferent mucopolysaccharide secretion in stomach of bloodgroup A patients who are more susceptible for carcinogens
Schwartz's Principles of Surgery 10e -fragile histidine triad protein (FHIT) is an encoded by the FHIT gene.(DCC-methylation in deleted in colorectal carcinoma
The most common genetic abnormalities in sporadic gastric cancer affect the p53 and COX-2 genes. Over twothirds of gastric cancers have deletion or suppression of theimportant tumor-suppressor gene p53. Additionally, approximately the same proportion have overexpression of COX-2. Inthe colon, tumors with upregulation of this gene have suppressedapoptosis, more angiogenesis, and higher metastatic potential.Gastric tumors that overexpress COX-2 are more aggressivetumors. Recently, a germline mutation in the CDH1 gene encoding E-cadherin was shown to be associated with hereditary diffuse gastric cancer. Prophylactic total gastrectomy should beconsidered in patients with these mutations.
The c-met proto-oncogene is the receptor for the hepatocyte growth factor and isfrequently overexpressed in gastric cancer, as are the k-sam andc-erbB2 oncogenes. Inactivation of the tumor suppressor genesp53 and p16 has been reported in diffuse and intestinal-typecancers, whereas adenomatous polyposis coli gene mutations tendto be more frequent in intestinal-type gastric cancers.
Ingested nitrates andnitrites from preserved food are converted to nitrosaminesby GI bacteria ,Fruits and vegetables rich in vitamin ‘C’ protect fromcarcinoma stomach
The mechanism is thought to be the conversion of nitrates in thefood to N-nitroso compounds by bacteria in the stomach.N-nitroso compounds are also found in tobacco smoke, anotherknown risk factor for gastric cancer.
There is likely synergism between diet and H. pylori infection,with the bacteria increasing carcinogen production and inhibitingits removal. H. pylori has been shown to promote the growth ofthe bacteria that generate the carcinogenic N-nitroso compounds.At the same time, H. pylori can inhibit the secretion of ascorbicacid, preventing effective scavenging of oxygen free radicals andN-nitroso compounds.
Proinflammatory cytokines and adipokines are produced by intra-abdominal visceral fat
In western countries, carcinoma stomach is more common inproximal, near OG junction. Obesity, young individual, whitepeople, smoking, alcohol intake, gastro-oesophageal reflux,higher social status, high calorie diet and probably genetic factors are the causes for proximal gastric cancers. It is moreaggressive, spreads early due to thin muscularis mucosa. It isoften diagnosed late. Signet ring type is common. It carriespoor prognosis. It needs esophageal resection.
cytoxan-associated gene A (cagA) Spiral-shaped or curved bacilli, Present in almost all patients with stomach ulcers, Spreads by faeco-oral route
Virulence due to Flagella , Urease, Adhesins, Toxins
Host factors – increased pro-inflammatory; decreased anti-inflammatory
The primary mechanism is presence of chronic inflammation. Long-terminfection with the bacteria leads to gastritis, primarily within thegastric body, with ventral gastric atrophy.
These include overexpression of cyclooxygenase-2 and cyclin D2, p53 mutations, microsatellite instability, decreased p27 expression, and alterations intranscription factors such as CDX1 and CDX2
Agammaglobulinaemia
X linked disease
Absence of mature B cells => lack of immunoglobulins
No defense against infections
Prone to H.pylori infection
Epstein-Barr virus infection
Associated with 10% of carcinoma stomach
After primary infection establishes a latent infection
Causes recombinant epithelial cell DNA
Pernicious anemia
High risk 6 times
Associated with autoimmune atrophic gastritis
Sabiston Textbook of Surgery
Chronic atrophic gastritis (Fig. 26-53) is byfar the most common precursor for gastric cancer, particularlythe intestinal subtype (see Fig. 26-52). The prevalence of atrophic gastritis is higher in older age groups, but it is also common in younger people in areas with a high incidence of gastriccancer. In many patients, it is likely that H. pylori is involvedin the pathogenesis of atrophic gastritis.
CD4+T cells
Diffuse gastric atrophy
Hypergastrinaemia
Endocrine cell hyperplasia => metaplasia
A for autoimmune-abs(parietal cells)-Atrophic gastritis-Achlorhydria-anemia(pernicious)
Affects-Body and Fundus
Associated with H.pylori
Patchy mucosal atrophy
Normal gastrin levels
Intestinal Metaplasia => Adenocarcinoma
Antral predominant-Antral ca
Pan gastritis-anywhere.
Schwartz's Principles of Surgery 10e
Intestinal metaplasia: Risk of carcinoma depends on extentof metaplasia in mucosa. H. pylori eradication is importanthere.Based on histological and biochemical nature, two typesare found: Complete: Glands are completely lined with gobletcells and intestinal absorptive cells indistinguishablehistologically and biochemically from their small bowelcounterparts. Incomplete: It contains columnar cells, goblet cells butwithout intestinal absorptive cells.It also can be: Type I—Mature; goblet cells secret sialomucin. Type II—Cells in different levels of dedifferentiation.Cells secrete sialomucin and an abnormal sialomucin(sulphomucin)—a small quantity. Type III—Marked dedifferentiation of cells, secretingmainly sulphomucin.
Causes: H.pylori, NSAIDS, smoking
Currently associated more with NSAIDS
than H.pylori
Chronic benign gastric ulcer
Chronic benign gastric ulcer Carcinoma arising frombenign gastric ulcer is called as ulcer cancer of stomach
Carcinoma arising frombenign gastric ulcer is called as ulcer cancer of stomach
Ménétrier’s disease is generally considered tocarry a 5% to 10% risk of adenocarcinoma.
Chronic benign gastric ulcer Carcinoma arising frombenign gastric ulcer is called as ulcer cancer of stomach
High grade or low grade
Grading – epithelial enlargement, elongation,
crowding, and hyperchromasia of nuclei.
(FAP) have a highprevalence of gastric adenomatous polyps (about 50%), 10 times more likely to develop adenocarcinoma of the stomachthan the general population Gastric polyps greater than 1cm should be removed toconfirm the diagnosis and to eliminate any risk of malignantdegeneration.
(FAP) have a highprevalence of gastric adenomatous polyps (about 50%), 10 times more likely to develop adenocarcinoma of the stomachthan the general population Gastric polyps greater than 1cm should be removed toconfirm the diagnosis and to eliminate any risk of malignantdegeneration.
After Billroth 2 GJ/ Vagotomy + GJ
STUMP CA
Correa described threedistinct patterns of chronic atrophic gastritis: autoimmune(involves the acid-secreting proximal stomach), hypersecretory(involving the distal stomach), and environmental (involvingmultiple random areas at the junction of the oxyntic and antralmucosa)
Schwartz's Principles of Surgery 10e
SIEWERT CLASSIFICATION
Proximal gastric adenocarcinoma
Type1:carcinoma in Barrett's oesophagus extending to GE junction
Type2: Tumour within 2cm of squamocolumnar junction
Type 3 : Tumour in sub cardial region
MORPHOVOLUMETRIC CLASSIFICATION
-Based on ratio of invasion into muscle to mucosa in advanced carcinoma
Funnel type: mucosa involvement is more compared to muscle with ratio <0.15
columnar type: equal involvement of ratio 0.75-1.25
Mountain type: muscle invasion is more with ratio <1.25
MING CLASSIFICATION
Expanding -better prognosis
Infiltrate -poor prognosis
MORSON AND DAWSON CLASSIFICATION
Nodular
ulcerated
fungating
Linitis plastica
1.Papillary-Most common- Frequently associated with liver metastasis and high rate of lymph node involvement- Histology epithelial projections scaffolded by central fibrovascular core
2.Tubular adenocarcinoma
characterized by irregular shaped and fused neoplastic glands with intraluminal mucus and debris
3.Mucinous-clusters and scattered tumour cells floating in abundant extra cellular mucin
Signet ring adenocarcinoma
signet cells characterized by large cytoplasmic mucin vacuoles and peripherally displaced crescent shaped nuclei
CLASSIFICATION BASED ON DEPTH OF INVASION
Early gastric cancer-only mucosa and sub mucosa involved
Advanced gastric cancer-involvement of muscularis or serosa
Early Gastric CA
10% have nodal metastasis
nodal spread depends on tumour size[>2cm].
70% are well differentiated
Cure rate with adequate gastric resection and lymphadenectomy is 95%
POLYPOID
Tumour grows outwards from the stomach wall
No area of erosion or ulceration seen
ULCERATED WITH CLEAR CUT MARGIN
Ulcers with well defined and sharp margins not infiltrative
ULCERATED WITHOUT CLEAR CUT MARGIN
ulcers with irregular,hard,stiff margins
deep with raised and everted edge
loss of rugosity seen
areas of dead tissues [necrosis] within ulcer
Infiltrative
Diffuse carcinoma - Linitis plastica-Involving sub mucosa and deeper layers
poorly differentiated type lacking glandular formation
thickening of gastric wall and loss of rugal folds
type IV gastric cancer and has poor prognosis
spread: transmural, intraperitoneal and lymphatic
Diffuse carcinoma - Linitis plastica-Involving sub mucosa and deeper layers
poorly differentiated type lacking glandular formation
thickening of gastric wall and loss of rugal folds
type IV gastric cancer and has poor prognosis
spread: transmural, intraperitoneal and lymphatic
Acanthosis nigricans is a skin condition characterized by areas of dark, velvety discoloration in body folds and creases. The affected skin can become thickened. Most often, acanthosis nigricans affects your armpits, groin and neck.
An Irish node is an enlarged axillary lymph node, often associated with advanced gastric cancer
Asymptomatic initially▪ Early symptoms ▫ Vague constitutional symptoms (e.g. malaise, loss of appetite, dyspepsia)
▪ With disease progression ▫ Epigastric pain, nausea, vomiting dysphagia, weight loss
succussion splash- positive(checked with 4-6 hrs. empty stomach).
▪ If GI bleeding ▫ Anaemia, melena, coffee-ground hematemesis
▪ Pseudo achalasia syndrome (difficulty moving food, liquids from oesophagus to stomach)
▫ If tumour extends to Auerbach’s plexus/obstruction occurs near gastroesophageal junction
The Trousseau sign of malignancy or Trousseau's syndrome is a medical sign involving episodes of vessel inflammation due to blood clot (thrombophlebitis) which are recurrent or appearing in different locations over time (thrombophlebitis migrans or migratory thrombophlebitis). The location of the clot is tender and the clot can be felt as a nodule under the skin.[1] Trousseau's syndrome is a rare variant of venous thromboembolism (VTE) that is characterized by recurrent, migratory thrombosis in superficial veins and in uncommon sites, such as the chest wall and arms. This syndrome is particularly associated with pancreatic, gastric and lung cancer and Trousseau's syndrome can be an early sign of cancer[2][3] sometimes appearing months to years before the tumor would be otherwise detected.[4] Heparin therapy is recommended to prevent future clots.
DIRECT SPREAD
Horizontal submucosal spread along stomach wall
Vertical spread by invasion to adjacent structures
The stomach cancer tumour spreads by direct invasion into surrounding tissues and blood vessels.
LYMPHATIC SPREAD
LYMPH NODE GROUPS
Perigastric nodes
Along the root of major vessels
Along the root of superior mesenteric artery and hepatoduodenal ligament
Distant lymph nodes
Involvement of left supra clavicular node[virchow’s node]
Sign of advanced stage of metastasis of the tumor