Gastric cancer Quiz: Ace Your Exams

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A 53 year old man presents to the emergency department for evaluation of abdominal pain. For the past three months, he has had abdominal burning and mid-epigastric pain that is worse after meals. Initially, he found relief with over-the-counter antacids, but now these medications are less effective. He has had 25-pounds unintentional weight loss in the past six months, as well as fatigue. The patient does not drink alcohol but has a 15 pack-year history of smoking and is currently smoking 0.5 packs per day. Temperature is 37.0 °C (98.6 °F), pulse is 84/min, blood pressure is 110/80 mmHg, and SpO2 is 100% on room air. Physical exam, including the abdominal and lymph node exams, is unremarkable. Bloodwork is obtained, and is shown below. An H. pylori test is sent, with results pending. Which of the following is the best next step in management?  

Laboratory Test
Result
White blood cell count
6.5 cells/mm3
Hemoglobin
8.7 g/dL
Hematocrit
23.2
PLT
510,000/µL
MCV
68 fl

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