2024
DOI: 10.7759/cureus.53114
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A Rare Variant of Gastric Adenocarcinoma Presenting as a Symptomatic Early-Stage Submucosal Tumor in the Gastric Antral Primary

Hema Narlapati,
Brendan R Martino,
Pedro Manibusan

Abstract: Gastric adenocarcinomas are a well-known malignancy, with the vast majority presenting as primary mucosal invasions. However, a rare form of this cancer presents from the submucosal layer and mimics submucosal tumors (SMTs). This variant of gastric adenocarcinoma is not only rare, but it is also frequently misdiagnosed as other conditions such as gastrointestinal stromal tumors, lymphoma, or sarcoma. This case report describes a unique case of early gastric adenocarcinoma that presented as a submucosal tumor w… Show more

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