Alpha fetoprotein producing gastric hepatoid adenocarcinoma

J Pak Med Assoc. 2006 Jun;56(6):292-4.

Abstract

Gastric carcinoma generally as presents adenocarcinoma and rarely shows a hepatoid pattern, it may or not produce alpha-fetoprotein. The interpretation of the lesion may be difficult in a patient with a hepatic mass and raised alpha-fetoprotein level. A 51 year old man with hepatoid adenocarcinoma in stomach, producing alpha-fetoprotein is presented.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adenocarcinoma / metabolism
  • Adenocarcinoma / pathology*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Stomach Neoplasms / metabolism
  • Stomach Neoplasms / pathology*
  • alpha-Fetoproteins / biosynthesis*

Substances

  • alpha-Fetoproteins