Multiple gastric ulcers: a radiographic sign of benignity?
Twenty-nine cases of multiple synchronous gastric ulcers are reviewed. Twenty-three were benign and 6 were malignant. Seven illustrative cases are presented. Multiplicity of gastric ulcers is not a reliable sign of benignity and may complicate rather than clarify diagnostic evaluation.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011230:Precancerous Conditions / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011859:Radiography; D013274:Stomach Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D013276:Stomach Ulcer / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*