Krishna Amuluru1, Harsh Gupta. 1. Department of Radiology, Loyola University, 2160 First Ave, Maywood, IL 60153, USA. kamuluru@gmail.com
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Pure squamous cell carcinoma of the stomach is an extremely rare finding with a worldwide incidence of 0.04 - 0.07% (2). METHODS: We present the case of a 78-year-old female who presented with a right hip fracture and was found to have worsening post-prandial vomiting and weight loss. RESULTS: Esophagogastroscopy showed a 1.5 cm tumor located along the lesser curvature of the stomach. Endoscopic biopsy specimens of the tumor demonstrated primary squamous cell carcinoma. A workup for an extragastric squamous cell primary source was negative. CONCLUSIONS: The origin of pure squamous cell carcinoma of the stomach has not been well elucidated and thus several plausible theories have been proposed. In the presented case, the patient had a long standing history of gastric erosions and the tumor was adjacent to significant inflammatory mucosa. Therefore, it may be considered that the tumor arises from squamous metaplasia secondary to chronic mucosal damage.
BACKGROUND: Pure squamous cell carcinoma of the stomach is an extremely rare finding with a worldwide incidence of 0.04 - 0.07% (2). METHODS: We present the case of a 78-year-old female who presented with a right hip fracture and was found to have worsening post-prandial vomiting and weight loss. RESULTS: Esophagogastroscopy showed a 1.5 cm tumor located along the lesser curvature of the stomach. Endoscopic biopsy specimens of the tumor demonstrated primary squamous cell carcinoma. A workup for an extragastric squamous cell primary source was negative. CONCLUSIONS: The origin of pure squamous cell carcinoma of the stomach has not been well elucidated and thus several plausible theories have been proposed. In the presented case, the patient had a long standing history of gastric erosions and the tumor was adjacent to significant inflammatory mucosa. Therefore, it may be considered that the tumor arises from squamous metaplasia secondary to chronic mucosal damage.
Authors: Yeon Soo Chang; Min Sung Kim; Dong Hee Kim; Seulkee Park; Ji Young You; Joon Kil Han; Seong Hwan Kim; Ho Jung Lee Journal: J Gastric Cancer Date: 2016-06-24 Impact factor: 3.720