Most common site of carcinoma of stomach is: (A) Proximal stomach, (B) Distal stomach, (C) Lesser curvature, (D) Greater curvature
Answer is A. 60 %of all malignancies occurring in the oesophagus and stomach occur in proximity to the oesophagogastric junction. Because the lower oesophagus is a very common site for adenocarcinoma it is aificial to separate stomach from oesophagus. Bailey and love 26 th ed pg 1046