title: Primary linitis plastica carcinoma of the colon and rectum.
abstract: Linitis plastica carcinoma of the colon and rectum is a relatively rare primary colorectal malignancy. The initial diagnosis of this disease is often difficult, and its eventual prognosis is poor. In this report, we describe a case of primary linitis plastica of the rectum in a 57-yr-old American Indian. This case is unique since it represents the first documentation of a primary rectal lesion with metastases to the stomach. The current literature is reviewed with examination of the clinicopathologic features of this neoplasm.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pathology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina.
authors.forename: W R
authors.initials: WR
authors.lastname: Stevens
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Ruiz
mesh_terms: D002293:Adenocarcinoma, Scirrhous / Q000473:pathology*; D003110:Colonic Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D008039:Linitis Plastica / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012004:Rectal Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology*; D013274:Stomach Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000556:secondary