Alpha fetoprotein producing gastric hepatoid adenocarcinoma

UTKAN G., Büyükçelik A., CEYHAN K., Ortabozkoyun L., Tek I., Yalçin B., ...More

Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association, vol.56, no.6, pp.292-293, 2006 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 56 Issue: 6
  • Publication Date: 2006
  • Journal Name: Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.292-293
  • Ankara University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Gastric carcinoma generally presents as adenocarcinoma and rarely shows a hepatoid pattern, it may or not produce alpha-fetoprotein. The interpretation of the lesion may be difficult in a patient with a hepatic mass and raised alpha-fetoprotein level. A 51 year old man with hepatoid adenocarcinoma in stomach, producing alpha- fetoprotein is presented.