The Risk of Gastric Carcinoma and Carcinoid Tumours in Patients with Pernicious Anaemia: A Prospective Follow-Up Study

Abstract

During the follow-up period the risk of GC was increased. The risk of gastric carcinoids seems to be very high in patients with pernicious anaemia when compared with a normal population, but they are mostly relatively benign tumours. Regular routine gastroscopic follow-up is not indicated in patients with pernicious anaemia.