Linitis plastica upper GI endoscopy: Difference between revisions

Jump to navigation Jump to search
Soujanya Thummathati (talk | contribs)
No edit summary
Haytham Allaham (talk | contribs)
 
(3 intermediate revisions by one other user not shown)
Line 4: Line 4:


==Overview==
==Overview==
On upper GI endoscopy, linitis plastica may show superficial ulcers or inflammation. On endoscopic ultrasound, abnormal thickening of the stomach wall is a characteristic finding.<ref name=oo>Gastric linitis plastica. Orphanet. http://www.orpha.net/consor/cgi-bin/OC_Exp.php?Lng=GB&Expert=36273 Accessed on December 9, 2015.</ref>
On upper GI [[endoscopy]], linitis plastica may show superficial [[ulcers]] and/or [[inflammation]]. On [[endoscopic ultrasound]], abnormal thickening of the stomach wall is a characteristic finding.<ref name=oo>Gastric linitis plastica. Orphanet. http://www.orpha.net/consor/cgi-bin/OC_Exp.php?Lng=GB&Expert=36273 Accessed on December 9, 2015.</ref>


==Upper GI Endoscopy==
==Upper GI Endoscopy==
*Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) or upper GI endoscopy with multiple deep tissue biopsies (like bloc biopsies), is performed and is needed for diagnosis.<ref name="pmid25435971">{{cite journal| author=Maeda E, Oryu M, Tani J, Miyoshi H, Morishita A, Yoneyama H et al.| title=Characteristic waffle-like appearance of gastric linitis plastica: A case report. | journal=Oncol Lett | year= 2015 | volume= 9 | issue= 1 | pages= 262-264 | pmid=25435971 | doi=10.3892/ol.2014.2688 | pmc=PMC4246919 | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=25435971  }} </ref>
*[[Esophagogastroduodenoscopy]] ([[EGD]]) or upper GI endoscopy with multiple deep tissue biopsies is performed to confirm the diagnosis of linitis plastica.<ref name="pmid25435971">{{cite journal| author=Maeda E, Oryu M, Tani J, Miyoshi H, Morishita A, Yoneyama H et al.| title=Characteristic waffle-like appearance of gastric linitis plastica: A case report. | journal=Oncol Lett | year= 2015 | volume= 9 | issue= 1 | pages= 262-264 | pmid=25435971 | doi=10.3892/ol.2014.2688 | pmc=PMC4246919 | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=25435971  }} </ref>
**Mucosa may look innocent or show superficial ulcerations as in gastritis and hence may mask the malignant nature of linitis plastica. Hence multiple, deep biopsies are needed to make the diagnosis.
**[[Mucosa]] is usually spared. It may look innocent or show superficial ulcers with inflammatory changes as seen in [[gastritis]], thus masking the [[malignant]] nature of linitis plastica. The disease being potentially in the [[submucosa]] and muscularis propria layers, mucosal biopsies are falsely negative.
*Ultrasound may be performed endoscopically during an Upper GI endoscopy and it helps to understand the depth of tumor invasion as well as spread of the disease to the adjacent structures.   
**[[Endoscopic ultrasound]] guided [[fine needle aspiration]] aids in the diagnosis of linitis plastica.<ref name="pmid20214236">{{cite journal| author=Mastoraki A, Papanikolaou IS, Sakorafas G, Safioleas M| title=Facing the challenge of managing linitis plastica--review of the literature. | journal=Hepatogastroenterology | year= 2009 | volume= 56 | issue= 96 | pages= 1773-8 | pmid=20214236 | doi= | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=20214236  }} </ref>
**A 10-20mm thickening of the submucosal layer is usually present.<ref name=oo>Gastric linitis plastica. Orphanet. http://www.orpha.net/consor/cgi-bin/OC_Exp.php?Lng=GB&Expert=36273 Accessed on December 9, 2015.</ref>
*Endoscopic ultrasound may be also performed to understand the depth of tumor invasion as well as spread of the disease to the adjacent structures.   
**A 10-20mm thickening of the [[submucosa]]l layer is usually present.<ref name=oo>Gastric linitis plastica. Orphanet. http://www.orpha.net/consor/cgi-bin/OC_Exp.php?Lng=GB&Expert=36273 Accessed on December 9, 2015.</ref>


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 23:52, 19 January 2016

Linitis plastica Microchapters

Home

Patient Information

Overview

Historical Perspective

Classification

Pathophysiology

Causes

Differentiating Linitis plastica from Other Diseases

Epidemiology and Demographics

Risk Factors

Screening

Natural History, Complications and Prognosis

Diagnosis

History and Symptoms

Staging

Diagnostic study of choice

Physical Examination

Laboratory Findings

Electrocardiogram

X-ray

Echocardiography and Ultrasound

CT

MRI

Other Imaging Findings

Other Diagnostic Studies

Treatment

Medical Therapy

Surgery

Primary Prevention

Secondary Prevention

Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy

Future or Investigational Therapies

Case Studies

Case #1

Linitis plastica upper GI endoscopy On the Web

Most recent articles

Most cited articles

Review articles

CME Programs

Powerpoint slides

Images

American Roentgen Ray Society Images of Linitis plastica upper GI endoscopy

All Images
X-rays
Echo & Ultrasound
CT Images
MRI

Ongoing Trials at Clinical Trials.gov

US National Guidelines Clearinghouse

NICE Guidance

FDA on Linitis plastica upper GI endoscopy

CDC on Linitis plastica upper GI endoscopy

Linitis plastica upper GI endoscopy in the news

Blogs on Linitis plastica upper GI endoscopy

Directions to Hospitals Treating Linitis plastica

Risk calculators and risk factors for Linitis plastica upper GI endoscopy

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Soujanya Thummathati, MBBS [2]

Overview

On upper GI endoscopy, linitis plastica may show superficial ulcers and/or inflammation. On endoscopic ultrasound, abnormal thickening of the stomach wall is a characteristic finding.[1]

Upper GI Endoscopy

  • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) or upper GI endoscopy with multiple deep tissue biopsies is performed to confirm the diagnosis of linitis plastica.[2]
  • Endoscopic ultrasound may be also performed to understand the depth of tumor invasion as well as spread of the disease to the adjacent structures.
    • A 10-20mm thickening of the submucosal layer is usually present.[1]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Gastric linitis plastica. Orphanet. http://www.orpha.net/consor/cgi-bin/OC_Exp.php?Lng=GB&Expert=36273 Accessed on December 9, 2015.
  2. Maeda E, Oryu M, Tani J, Miyoshi H, Morishita A, Yoneyama H; et al. (2015). "Characteristic waffle-like appearance of gastric linitis plastica: A case report". Oncol Lett. 9 (1): 262–264. doi:10.3892/ol.2014.2688. PMC 4246919. PMID 25435971.
  3. Mastoraki A, Papanikolaou IS, Sakorafas G, Safioleas M (2009). "Facing the challenge of managing linitis plastica--review of the literature". Hepatogastroenterology. 56 (96): 1773–8. PMID 20214236.


Template:WikiDoc Sources