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KMID : 0828520120160030149
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Journal of the Korean Geriatrics Society
2012 Volume.16 No. 3 p.149 ~ p.152
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A Patient With Distinct Evidences Of Spontaneous Regression and Recurrence of Gastric Cancer For 13 Years
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Yang Seong-Eun
Lee Yun-Jung
Lee Jin-A
Kim Sae-Hee
Jung Sung-Hee
Kim An-Na
Kim Hyeong-Kug
Moon Hyun-Jin
Choi Yong-Hun
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Abstract
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Spontaneous regression (SR) of malignancy is a rare phenomenon, especially in patients with gastric cancer. A 77-year-old male already diagnosed as gastric adenocarcinoma by endoscopic biopsy from a private clinic was referred to our hospital. Despite our strong recommendation, the patient refused surgical therapy. A follow-up endoscopy performed 3 months later revealed that the ulcer had changed into a white scar. Endoscopic biopsy revealed only chronic inflammation. Two and 6 years later cancer recurred and SR was confirmed both times histologically at the gastric body. The patient is still alive without any gastrointestinal symptoms after 13 years of follow-up. The cause of SR is yet uncertain and there are only a few suggestions of scientific mechanisms. We herein report this very rare case of repeated recurrence and SR of gastric cancer without clear cause.
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KEYWORD
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Spontaneous Neoplasm Regression, Neoplasm Recur, Gastric cancer
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