The diffuse-type gastric cancer epidemiology enigma

Paulo Pimentel Assumpção, Williams Fernandes Barra, Geraldo Ishak, Luiz Gonzaga Vaz Coelho, Felipe José Fernandez Coimbra, Helano Carioca Freitas, Emmanuel Dias-Neto, M. Constanza Camargo, Moyses Szklo

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Abstract

Background: Intestinal and diffuse gastric adenocarcinomas differ in clinical, epidemiological and molecular features. However, most of the concepts related to the intestinal-type are translated to gastric adenocarcinoma in general; thus, the peculiarities of the diffuse-type are underappreciated. Results: Besides its growing importance, there are many gaps about the diffuse-type carcinogenesis and, as a result, its epidemiologic and pathogenetic features remain poorly understood. Conclusions: Alternative hypotheses to explain these features are discussed, including the role of the gastric microbiota, medical therapies, and modifications in the stomach's microenvironment.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Article number223
JournalBMC Gastroenterology
Volume20
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 13 2020

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Gastroenterology

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