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Adenocarcinoma of gastric antrum

Case contributed by: Dr Bruno Di Muzio

Presentation:

Old lady presented with a history of repeated episodes of indigestion, loss of appetite, constant nausea and persistent heartburn.

Patient Data:

Age: 72
Gender: Female
Race: Caucasian
From the case: Adenocarcinoma of gastric antrum

CT study

Modality: CT

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  • Thickening of the walls featuring an irregular mass in the gastric antrum.

C+ portal venous phase

Thickening of the walls featuring an irregular mass in the gastric antrum.
From the case: Adenocarcinoma of gastric antrum

Gastrointestinal video endoscopy

Modality: Photo

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  • Endoscopic view of the pyloric antrum region shows a ulcerated mucosa injury.
Endoscopic view of the pyloric antrum region shows a ulcerated mucosa injury.

Case Discussion:

Lesion biopsy confirmed gastric adenocarcinoma.

Gastric carcinoma refers to a primary malignancy arising from the gastric epithelium.

The appearance of gastric adenocarcinoma varies according to the size and stage of the tumor, on this case it is evident the presence of a tumor within the gastric lumen. Mucosal masses due to gastric carcinoma enhance during the late arterial phase. 

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