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Linitis plastica risk factors

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1];Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Hadeel Maksoud M.D.[2]

Overview

Overview

The most potent risk factor in the development of linitis plastica is the presence of CDH1 gene mutations. Other risk factors include Asian race, male sex, and low dietary fiber.

Risk Factors

Risk Factors

Common risk factors in the development of linitis plastica may include:[1][2][3][4]

  • Asian race (particularly Japanese)
  • Male
  • Presence of CDH1 gene mutation
  • History of breast cancer

Less common risk factors include:

References

References

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  2. Gastric linitis plastica. Orphanet. http://www.orpha.net/consor/cgi-bin/OC_Exp.php?Lng=GB&Expert=36273 Accessed on December 7, 2015.
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  4. M A M, Pera G, Agudo A, Bueno-de-Mesquita HB, Palli D, Boeing H, Carneiro F, Berrino F, Sacerdote C, Tumino R, Panico S, Berglund G, Manjer J, Johansson I, Stenling R, Martinez C, Dorronsoro M, Barricarte A, Tormo MJ, Quiros JR, Allen N, Key TJ, Bingham S, Linseisen J, Kaaks R, Overvad K, Jensen M, Olsen A, Tjønneland A, Peeters PH, Numans ME, Ocké MC, Clavel-Chapelon F, Boutron-Ruault MC, Trichopoulou A, Lund E, Slimani N, Jenab M, Ferrari P, Riboli E, González CA (2007). “Cereal fiber intake may reduce risk of gastric adenocarcinomas: the EPIC-EURGAST study”. Int. J. Cancer. 121 (7): 1618–23. doi:10.1002/ijc.22896. PMID 17582605. Vancouver style error: name (help)


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