Linitis plastica

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Linitis plastica is a gross pathology/endoscopic findings suggestive of diffuse stomach cancer.[1]

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Linitis plastica - endoscopic image. (WC/Samir)

Leather bottle stomach redirects here.

It may be seen in Crohn's disease.

See also

References

  1. ↑ Raskin, MM. (1976). "Some specific radiological findings and consideration of linitis plastica of the gastrointestinal tract.". CRC Crit Rev Clin Radiol Nucl Med 8 (1): 87-106. PMID 185007.
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