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

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What is linitis plastica?

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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