A rare case of xanthogranuloma of the stomach masquerading as an advanced stage tumor
2011
Rare Case of Stomach Xanthogranuloma Mimicking Advanced Tumor
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Kinoshita Hiroyuki, Yamaguchi Shunsuke, Sakata Yoshifumi, Arii Kazuo, Mori Kazunari, Kodama Rieko
Primary Institution: Naga Municipal Hospital
Conclusion
Xanthogranuloma of the stomach is extremely rare and can be misdiagnosed as advanced gastric cancer.
Supporting Evidence
- Only a few cases of stomach xanthogranuloma have been reported.
- The patient was misdiagnosed with advanced gastric cancer before surgery.
- Histopathological examination revealed xanthogranuloma and early gastric cancer.
Takeaway
A woman had a rare stomach condition that looked like a serious tumor, but it was actually something different. Doctors need to be careful when diagnosing such cases.
Methodology
The case involved total gastrectomy and histopathological examination of the resected specimen.
Limitations
Only one case is reported, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
65-year-old female
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