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De Stefano F, Graziano GMP, Viganò J, Mauro A, Peloso A, Peverada J, Fellegara R, Vanoli A, Faillace GG, Ansaloni L. Gastritis Cystica Profunda: A Rare Disease, a Challenging Diagnosis, and an Uncertain Malignant Potential: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. MEDICINA (KAUNAS, LITHUANIA) 2023; 59:1770. [PMID: 37893488 PMCID: PMC10608487 DOI: 10.3390/medicina59101770] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2023] [Revised: 09/26/2023] [Accepted: 10/02/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023]
Abstract
Gastritis cystica profunda (GCP) has been defined as a rare submucosal benign gastric lesion with cystic gland growth. Due to its unclear etiopathogenesis, this lesion is often misdiagnosed and mistaken for other gastric masses. Currently, a standardized treatment for GCP lesions is still missing. Here, we illustrate a case of a patient admitted to our general surgery department for melena and general discomfort. No history of peptic ulcer or gastric surgery was present. Upper GI endoscopy was performed, showing a distal gastric lesion with a small ulceration on the top. CT-scan and endoscopic ultrasound confirmed the presence of the lesion, compatible with a gastric stromal tumor, without showing any eventual metastasis. Surgical gastric resection was performed. Histological findings were diagnostic for GCP, with cistically ectasic submucosal glands, chronic inflammation, eosinophilic infiltration and foveal hyperplasia. GCP is a very exceptional cause of upper-GI bleeding with specific histological features. Its diagnosis as well as its therapy are challenging, resulting in several pitfalls. Even though it is a rare entity, GCP should always be considered in the differential diagnosis of gastric submucosal lesions.
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Affiliation(s)
- Francesca De Stefano
- Department of Surgery, Ospedale Citta’ di Sesto San Giovanni, 20099 Sesto San Giovanni, Italy; (F.D.S.); (G.G.F.)
| | - Giorgio M. P. Graziano
- University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy; (G.M.P.G.); (J.P.); (R.F.); (L.A.)
- Department of General Surgery I, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, 27100 Pavia, Italy;
| | - Jacopo Viganò
- Department of General Surgery I, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, 27100 Pavia, Italy;
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- Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, 27100 Pavia, Italy
| | - Andrea Peloso
- Visceral Surgery Division, Organ Transplantation Division, University Hospitals of Geneva, Department of Surgery, University of Geneva, 1205 Geneva, Switzerland;
| | - Jacopo Peverada
- University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy; (G.M.P.G.); (J.P.); (R.F.); (L.A.)
- Department of General Surgery I, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, 27100 Pavia, Italy;
| | - Raffaele Fellegara
- University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy; (G.M.P.G.); (J.P.); (R.F.); (L.A.)
- Department of General Surgery I, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, 27100 Pavia, Italy;
| | - Alessandro Vanoli
- Anatomic Pathology Unit, Department of Molecular Medicine, University of Pavia, IRCCS San Matteo Hospital Foundation, 27100 Pavia, Italy;
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- Department of Surgery, Ospedale Citta’ di Sesto San Giovanni, 20099 Sesto San Giovanni, Italy; (F.D.S.); (G.G.F.)
| | - Luca Ansaloni
- University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy; (G.M.P.G.); (J.P.); (R.F.); (L.A.)
- Department of General Surgery I, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, 27100 Pavia, Italy;
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