The endoscopic diagnosis of gastric calcification.
The endoscopic diagnosis of gastric calcification has not been previously reported. We describe the endoscopic and histologic features of gastric calcification in a patient with diffuse interstitial pulmonary calcification of unknown etiology. It is suggested that this investigation may provide a convenient additional method of diagnosis, in a patient with suspected metastatic calcification.
D002114:Calcinosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D005773:Gastroscopy; D006801:Humans; D008171:Lung Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis; D008875:Middle Aged; D013272:Stomach Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology