Linitis plastica (patient information)
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Linitis plastica (patient information) | |
Endoscopic image of linitis plastica, where the entire stomach is invaded with stomach cancer, leading to a leather bottle like appearance. | |
ICD-10 | C16.9 |
ICD-9 | 151.9 |
ICD-O: | 8142/3 |
MeSH | D008039 |
Editor-in-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S.,M.D. [1] Phone:617-632-7753; Editor-In-Chief Patient Information Page: Jinhui Wu, MD
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.
Where to find medical care for Linitis plastica
Directions to Hospitals Treating Linitis plastica