Linitis plastica
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Soujanya Thummathati, MBBS [2]
Synonyms and keywords: Brinton's disease, leather bottle stomach, diffuse hereditary gastric adenocarcinoma, scirrhous adenocarcinoma of stomach
Overview
Historical Perspective
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Linitis plastica from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Screening
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Upper GI Endoscopy | Chest X Ray | CT | MRI | Ultrasound | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy | Surgery | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies