title: Case report: gastric sarcoid simulating linitis plastica--a 5-year follow-up study.
abstract: The radiological appearances in a patient with gastric sarcoidosis are described. The signs were initially interpreted as neoplastic infiltration but subsequent endoscopy and biopsy established the diagnosis of sarcoidosis. A 5 year follow-up barium meal shows that the appearances are unchanged. In the differential diagnosis of lesions resembling linitis plastica, sarcoidosis should be considered.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, University Hospital, Nottingham.
authors.forename: S G
authors.initials: SG
authors.lastname: Hogg
mesh_terms: D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005773:Gastroscopy; D006801:Humans; D008039:Linitis Plastica / Q000175:diagnosis; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D012507:Sarcoidosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D013270:Stomach / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D013272:Stomach Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D013274:Stomach Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis