Linitis Plastica in a Patient With Previous Breast Cancer
Author Information
Author(s): Ho Ren Yi Jonas, Rajesh R, Wan Wei Keat, Cheah Chang Chuen Mark, Tan Yi Yuan
Primary Institution: Singapore General Hospital
Conclusion
The case illustrates the difficulty in distinguishing between primary gastric adenocarcinoma and metastatic breast cancer in patients with linitis plastica.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient had a history of breast cancer and presented with symptoms suggestive of linitis plastica.
- Endoscopic findings included thickened gastric folds and difficulty in distention.
- Histological examination confirmed poorly differentiated adenocarcinoma with signet ring cells.
Takeaway
This study is about a 74-year-old woman who had stomach problems after surviving breast cancer, and doctors found it hard to tell if her stomach issues were from a new cancer or from her old one.
Methodology
The patient underwent endoscopy and histological examination to diagnose linitis plastica and assess for cancer.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case report, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
74-year-old Chinese female with a history of breast cancer.
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