Presentation
Old lady presented with a history of repeated episodes of indigestion, loss of appetite, constant nausea, and persistent heartburn.
Patient Data
Age: 72 years
Gender: Female
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Wall thickening and irregular enhancing mass in the gastric antrum region.
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Endoscopic view of the pyloric antrum region shows irregular and hypertrophic mucosal gastric wall contours. Biopsied were performed during the scope.
Case Discussion
The biopsy confirmed a gastric adenocarcinoma, which is a primary malignancy arising from the gastric epithelium.