Stomach and intestinal adenocarcinoma is a cancer whose symptoms include abdominal pain, feeling of heaviness after eating, nausea, vomiting, weight loss and loss of appetite. But sometimes these diseases occur atypically and small plaques (keratomas) appear on the skin. Suna Isakova, oncologist and medical specialist at the SberZdorovye medical company, told socialbites.ca.
“The development of adenocarcinoma in the stomach and intestines can be demonstrated by the disease called Leser-Trélat syndrome, the causes of which are still not fully known. Thus, in a short time, numerous keratomas, that is, benign skin formations, appear on the skin, and when they are removed, new ones immediately appear. Against the background of the appearance of keratomas, stomach and The presence of typical symptoms of adenocarcinoma in the intestine may lead the doctor to think that it is Leser-Trélat syndrome,” said Isakova.
According to him, keratoma is a benign skin growth that appears as a waxy, flat or raised plaque, ranging from skin color to almost black, with a smooth surface.
“In some people, the number of such tumors can reach hundreds. Most often, these plaques appear in people over 40 years of age and are located on the neck, head, trunk, and never on the palms, soles and mucous membranes. Keratoma grows slowly, its size can be from 1 mm to several centimeters. You should not self-diagnose. “Any high-intensity pain or frequent attacks of abdominal pain, as well as suspicious rashes, are a reason to consult a doctor,” the doctor advised.
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