title: Eosinophilic infiltration of the stomach.
abstract: An unusual case of eosinophilic infiltration of the proximal stomach with direct extension into the left hemidiaphragm, liver, and transverse colon is described. Because the lesion was unresectable, a trial of steroid therapy was begun, with an initially good clinical response. Subsequent extensive tumor necrosis and accompanying diaphragmatic perforation, autolysis of the left lower lung, and a chronic gastropleurocutaneous fistula led to death. This case underscores the aggressive nature which this "histologically benign" neoplasm can pursue.
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D004803:Eosinophilic Granuloma / Q000175:diagnosis; D004804:Eosinophils; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013272:Stomach Diseases / Q000097:blood*