Adenocarcinoma of the stomach in Fanconi's anemia

• Published in: Annals of hematology Vol. 81; no. 11; pp. 666 - 667
• Main Authors: Pavithran, K, Ajithkumar, B V, Roy, D, Thomas, M
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Germany Springer Nature B.V 01.11.2002
• Subjects: Adenocarcinoma - diagnosis; Adenocarcinoma - etiology; Adult; Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal; Fanconi Anemia - complications; Fanconi Anemia - diagnosis; Fatal Outcome; Humans; Male; Stomach Neoplasms - diagnosis; Stomach Neoplasms - etiology

A case of Fanconi's anemia presenting for the first time at the age of 23 years is described. He died of adenocarcinoma of the stomach 4 months later. As far as the authors are aware, this is the second case of adenocarcinoma of the stomach occurring in Fanconi's anemia. As Fanconi's...