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'''Editor-in-Chief:''' [[C. Michael Gibson | '''Editor-in-Chief:''' [[C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D.]] [mailto:mgibson@perfuse.org] Phone:617-632-7753; '''Associate Editor-In-Chief:''' Jinhui Wu, M.D. | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Linitis plastica, also known as Brinton's disease, is one kind of [[stomach cancer]]or [[Metastasis|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. | Linitis plastica, also known as Brinton's disease, is one kind of [[stomach cancer]]or [[Metastasis|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. | ||
== | ==What are the symptoms of Linitis plastica?== | ||
== | ==What causes Linitis plastica?== | ||
*[[Stomach cancer (patient information)]] | |||
==Who is at highest risk?== | |||
==Diagnosis== | |||
==When to seek urgent medical care?== | |||
==Treatment options== | |||
==Where to find medical care for Linitis plastica?== | |||
[http://maps.google.com/maps?q={{urlencode:{{#if:{{{1|}}}|{{{1}}}|map+top+hospital+Linitis plastica}}}}&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&hl=en&tab=wl Directions to Hospitals Treating Linitis plastica] | |||
==Prevention of Linitis plastica== | |||
==What to expect (Outlook/Prognosis)?== | |||
==Possible complications== | |||
==Source== | |||
==Related chapters== | |||
*[[Stomach cancer (patient information)|Stomach cancer]] | |||
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[[Category:Gastroenterology patient information]] | [[Category:Gastroenterology patient information]] | ||
Revision as of 14:07, 22 January 2012
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| Linitis plastica (patient information) | |
| ICD-10 | C16.9 |
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| ICD-9 | 151.9 |
| ICD-O: | 8142/3 |
| MeSH | D008039 |
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Linitis plastica |
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Linitis plastica On the Web |
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Editor-in-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Phone:617-632-7753; Associate Editor-In-Chief: Jinhui Wu, M.D.
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.
What are the symptoms of Linitis plastica?
What causes Linitis plastica?
Who is at highest risk?
Diagnosis
When to seek urgent medical care?
Treatment options
Where to find medical care for Linitis plastica?
Directions to Hospitals Treating Linitis plastica