Ulcerated submucosal gastric tumor. Could it be a benign condition?

Rev Esp Enferm Dig. 2016 Nov;108(11):733-735.

Abstract

In this article we present the case and images of an infrequent submucosal gastric tumor: an inflammatory fibroid polyp or Vanek´s tumor. When the tumor size exceeds the centimeter, it may be difficult to differentiate from malignant lesions. Endoscopic removal may be feasible and curative.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Female
  • Gastric Mucosa / pathology
  • Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors / diagnostic imaging
  • Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors / pathology*
  • Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors / surgery
  • Humans
  • Stomach Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Stomach Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Stomach Neoplasms / surgery
  • Stomach Ulcer / diagnostic imaging
  • Stomach Ulcer / pathology*
  • Stomach Ulcer / surgery
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed