Linitis Plastica (Stomach with Mucicarmine Stain)
A 59 year old man presented with post-prandial abdominal pain and bloating, one episode of hematemesis and iron-deficiency anemia. Upper endoscopy was performed and revealed a large, thickened, non-distensible stomach. The patient underwent a partial gastrectomy.
Questions
- Describe the histological features of this process.
- What is the diagnosis?
- What is the prognosis of this disease?
- The mucicarmine stain is used to stain what cell product?