Pulmonary lymphangitic carcinomatosis as a primary manifestation of gastric carcinoma in a young adult: a case report and review of the literature

Pulmonary lymphangitic carcinomatosis as a primary manifestation of gastric carcinoma in a young adult: a case report and review of the literature

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Lymphangitic carcinomatosis as a manifestation of gastric carcinoma is rare. The presenting symptoms are misleading and nonspecific, often resulting in delayed diagnosis.</p> <p>Case presentation</p> <p>We pre...

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Main Authors: Moubax Kim, Wuyts Wim, Vandecaveye Vincent, Prenen Hans
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-11-01
Series:BMC Research Notes
Subjects:
Lymphangitic carcinomatosis
Gastric cancer
Whole body MRI
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1756-0500/5/638

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