Stomach and duodenal disorders

This chapter covers core curriculum topics relating to benign and malignant conditions of the stomach and duodenum. Particular focus is given to the diagnostic approach to and therapeutic management of Helicobacter pylori infection and peptic ulcer disease. Other benign conditions covered include gastroparesis and duodenal adenomas, namely the investigation and management thereof. Attention is given to the identification of and management of GISTs, pre-malignant gastric lesions, gastric dysplasia and gastric polyps. Also importantly covered are the epidemiology, presentation, investigation and treatment of gastric adenocarcinoma. Finally, a selection of questions covers the rare presentations of neuroendocrine tumours, Ménétrier’s disease and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.