Alpha fetoprotein producing gastric hepatoid adenocarcinoma
Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association, vol.56, no.6, pp.292-293, 2006 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- 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.