Case report highlights elevated alpha fetoprotein and HPE confirmed hepatoid adenocarcinoma in a male patient.
Hepatoid adenocarcinoma of stomach is a rare and clinically aggressive tumor. Most of these cases are associated with increased production of alpha fetoprotein, but not all AFP producing tumors have hepatoid features histologically. We report a case of 64 years male, with elevated Alpha Fetoprotein levels. The patient underwent gastrectomy. HPE suggested a diagnosis of hepatoid adenocarcinoma. PAS staining also revealed PAS positive hyaline globules.
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