Linitis plastica
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Term | Linitis plastica |
Short definition | Linitis plastica (lih-NY-tis plas-TIH-kuh) A rare form of stomach cancer that begins in the lining of the stomach and spreads to the muscles of the stomach wall. This causes the stomach wall to become thick, hard, and rubbery, leading to digestive problems. |
Type | Cancer terms |
Specialty | Oncology |
Language | English |
Source | NCI |
Comments |
Linitis plastica - (pronounced) (lih-NY-tis plas-TIH-kuh) A rare form of stomach cancer that begins in the lining of the stomach and spreads to the muscles of the stomach wall. This causes the stomach wall to become thick, hard, and rubbery, leading to digestive problems. Also called scirrhous gastric carcinoma
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