Gastritis cystica profunda: Endoscopic ultrasound findings and review of the literature

Endosc Ultrasound. 2014 Apr;3(2):131-4. doi: 10.4103/2303-9027.131041.

Abstract

Gastritis cystica profunda (GCP) is a rare pseudotumor of the stomach characterized by benign growths of deep gastric glands through the muscularis mucosae into the submucosa. We review a case of GCP in a 61-year-old patient with GCP, with emphasis on endoscopic ultrasound findings and present review of the current literature.

Keywords: Gastric polyp; gastritis cystica polyposa; gastritis cystica profunda.

Publication types

  • Case Reports