A Case of Linitis Plastica Involving the Entire Colon, Ileum, and Appendix.
- Author:
Joon Yong PARK
1
;
Dong Soo HAN
;
Hang Lak LEE
;
Jin Bae KIM
;
Joo Hyun SOHN
;
Ho Soon CHOI
;
Young Soo NAM
;
Yong Wook PARK
;
Joon Soo HAHM
Author Information
1. Department of Internal Medicine, Hallym University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. hands@hanyang.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Linitis plastica;
Colon;
Ileum;
Appendix
- MeSH:
Adult;
Appendiceal Neoplasms/*pathology;
Colonic Neoplasms/*pathology;
Humans;
Ileal Neoplasms/*pathology;
Linitis Plastica/*pathology;
Male
- From:The Korean Journal of Gastroenterology
2003;42(3):237-241
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
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.
