Linitis plastica (patient information)

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Linitis plastica (patient information)
ICD-10	C16.9
ICD-9	151.9
ICD-O:	8142/3
MeSH	D008039

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Overview

Linitis plastica, also known as Brinton's disease, is one kind of stomach canceror metastatic infiltration of the stomach. The appearance of the stomach is like a leather bottle in the case of Linitis Plastica. This cancer is more common in Asian countries, particularly Japan.

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See also

• Stomach cancer (patient information)