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Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Stomach

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Posted by fatima.shakeel@opmc.co | Oct 1, 2024

What is Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Stomach?

Squamous cell carcinoma of the stomach is a rare cancer that comes from squamous cells, which are not commonly found in the stomach’s inner wall. Less than 100 cases have been reported worldwide.

Disease Causes

There is no well-known cause for the development of squamous cell carcinoma of the stomach. However, certain dietary and lifestyle choices, such as consuming a lot of salted, processed, and smoked food, as well as alcohol consumption, can increase the risk of developing this type of cancer.

On the other hand, regular consumption of healthy foods such as a balanced diet of complex carbohydrates, fruits, vegetables and dairy products can decrease the risk of developing squamous cell carcinoma of the stomach.

Signs and Symptoms

The patient may suffer from the following:

  • Pain in the abdomen
  • Difficulty in swallowing food
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Melena (black-colored stool due to bleeding from the upper gastrointestinal tract).
  • Vomiting of blood

Diagnosis 

The following diagnostic techniques and procedures may be used to make a diagnosis:

  1. Imaging techniques such as ultrasonography (USG), CT scan, MRI, and X-ray are used to detect the site, sise, and extent of the tumour. 
  2. CT Scan: A CT scan is used to check if tumours have spread to your chest and abdomen.
  3. Endoscopy with Biopsy: During a biopsy, a small sample of tissue is taken for lab testing. A healthcare professional will carefully cut or remove a portion of the suspicious tissue to check for signs of cancer.

Treatment

Radiation therapy and chemotherapy are the main treatment options for squamous cell carcinoma of the stomach, Squamous cell carcinoma of the stomach is a rare and aggressive tumour that frequently spreads to the liver and lymph nodes.


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