Gastric cancer for young adults: Case series of three cases

Gastric cancer for young adults: Case series of three cases

Gastric cancer is the fifth most common malignant tumor in the world. It is considered to be the second most common cause of cancer-related death. It is still described as the preserve of people aged over 50. However, it is rarely described in young people. In this study, we report three cases of ga...

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Published in:International journal of surgery case reports Vol. 110; p. 108758
Main Authors: Mangaza, Amisi, Josué, Bwemere Mungwete, Gloire, Byabene, Ganywamulume, Balagizi, Justin, Mongwa, Désiré, Alumeti Munyali
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier Ltd 01-09-2023
Elsevier
Subjects:
Adenocarcinoma
Case Series
Democratic Republic of Congo
Endoscopic biopsy
Gastric cancer
Young people
Adenocarcinoma
Young people
Endoscopic biopsy
Gastric cancer
Democratic Republic of Congo
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Summary:Gastric cancer is the fifth most common malignant tumor in the world. It is considered to be the second most common cause of cancer-related death. It is still described as the preserve of people aged over 50. However, it is rarely described in young people. In this study, we report three cases of gastric cancer for subjects under 35 years of age. The study was a retrospective single-center non-consecutive case series. We report three cases of gastric cancer for young people under 35 years old. The consultation reason was chronic pain with a mean evolution of 2.1 years associated with post prandial vomiting. Clinical, biological and prognostic aspects were evaluated. Biopsies in all these patients were consistent with a moderately differentiated adenocarcinoma. The mean age was 28.3 years, with males predominating. Gastric cancer is generally considered to be a pathology of the elderly, but it can also occur in younger patients. Late consultation for treatment leads to late-stage diagnosis and a poorer prognosis. •Gastric cancer is considered to be a cancer of the elderly. Its occurrence in young people is rare and its prognosis is poor.•The contribution of endoscopy with biopsy is crucial in the diagnosis.•This report invites clinicians to consider the problem on a case-by-case basis, as prognosis depends on time of discovery.
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ISSN:2210-2612
2210-2612
DOI:10.1016/j.ijscr.2023.108758