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Linitis plastica
Linitis plastica, also known as Brinton's disease, is seen in diffuse stomach cancer. Additional recommended knowledgeThe other causes of linitis plastica could be lye ingestion or metastatic infiltration of the stomach. This cancer is more common in Asian countries, particularly Japan. PresentationDiffuse Stomach Cancer is characterized by the presence of poorly differentiated tumor cells. The appearance of the stomach is like a leather bottle in the case of Linitis Plastica. Notable casesNapoleon Bonaparte and many members of his family died from this type of cancer. [1] References
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