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[Duodenal lymphangitis carcinomatosa: a rare endoscopic finding]
1Martin-Luther-Krankenhaus, Berlin, Germany.
A rare case of lymphangitis carcinomatosa of the duodenum was found during gastroscopy. This uncommon finding, characterized by duodenal lymphectasia, requires increased endoscopist awareness due to its poor prognosis.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Oncology
- Pathology
Background:
- Lymphangitis carcinomatosa is a rare condition involving lymphatic vessel invasion by cancer.
- Duodenal involvement is exceptionally uncommon, with few reported cases.
- Endoscopic findings can include mucosal abnormalities like lymphectasia.
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