Korean Journal of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy  2000;20(6):468-471

A Case of a Gastric Submucosal Lymphatic Cyst Associated with Early Gastric Cancer.

Kwang Jin JEONG 1 ; Yong Kun KIM ; Geon Jo LIM ; Dae Hyun CHOI ; Jin Do KIM ; Ju Hong LEE ; Dae Yong KOO ; Sang Ik SUH ; Kyong Yoon LEE ; Il Son LEE

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Keywords

Lymphatic cyst; Stomach; Early gastric cancer

Country

Republic of Korea

Language

Korean

Abstract

A lymphatic cyst of the stomach is rare benign tumor which is composed of thin-walled lymphatic space lined by benign-appearing endothelial cells. It rarely manifests clinical symptoms, so it is found incidentally in most cases. Recently, a case of submucosal lymphatic cyst associated with early gastric cancer was experienced. An endoscopy revealed a slightly elevated, edematous lesion adjacent to the malignant ulcer. This case is herein reported with a brief review of related literature.