Key result
Gastric signet-ring carcinoma causes massive pulmonary tumor thrombotic microangiopathy in an 11-year-old boy.
Design
Case report
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Rare pediatric gastric signet-ring carcinoma warrants consideration in atypical abdominal presentations; leaves open etiology and management strategies in children.
Case Report (n=1)
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This case report describes a rare presentation of gastric signet-ring carcinoma in a pediatric patient with pulmonary tumor thrombotic microangiopathy.
Bläker et al. (2000) conducted a case report in Signet-ring carcinoma of the stomach with pulmonary tumor thrombotic microangiopathy (n=1). Signet-ring carcinoma of the stomach was evaluated. An 11-year-old boy presented with respiratory symptoms caused by massive pulmonary lymphangiosis carcinomatosa and pulmonary tumor thrombotic microangiopathy secondary to gastric signet-ring carcinoma.
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