Korean J Gastroenterol.
2003 Sep;42(3):237-241.
A Case of Linitis Plastica Involving the Entire Colon, Ileum, and Appendix
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- 1Department of Internal Medicine, Hallym University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. hands@hanyang.ac.kr
- 2Gangdong Sacred Heart Hospital, Seoul, Korea.
- 3Department of Internal Medicine, Hanyang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
- 4Department of General Surgery, Hanyang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
- 5Department of Pathology, Hanyang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
Abstract
- Linitis plastica of the colon is an uncommon presentation of primary colorectal cancer. This entity of colorectal cancer is characterized by a diffuse infiltrating tumor with desmoplastic reaction and poor prognosis. Although widespread infiltration is the main feature of linitis plastica, the tumor extending to more than 2 segments of the colon is uncommon. We report a case of primary linitis plastica involving the entire colon, ileum and appendix. The clinical characteristics are discussed with a review of literatures.
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