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Gastric wall abscess mimicking a subepithelial lesion

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: A 55-year-old man without recognized risk factors was admitted with a 1-month history of abdominal pain and vomiting. Contrast-enhanced abdominal computed tomography showed a low-density mass-like lesion with peripheral enhancement in the gastric antrum, extending into the submucosal layer (Fig. 1A). Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy revealed a protruding subepithelial-like lesion on the greater curvature of the antrum with a small surface opening (Fig. 1B). Endoscopic ultrasonography demonstrated a heterogeneous intramural inflammatory lesion with central necrosis (Fig.

Source: Digestive and Liver Disease

DOI: 10.1016/j.dld.2026.03.008

Authors: Chengjun Wang, Lingyu Zhu

Institution: Weifang People's Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Gastrointestinal disorders and treatments

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,300