Iranian Journal of Pathology

Gastric Xanthoma: A Rare Case Report

Document Type : Case Reports

Authors

Pummi kumari 1
Ruchi Sinha 1
Nisha Khanna 1
Tanmoy Maji 2

1 Department of Pathology, Lab medicine, All India Institute of Medical Science, Patna, Bihar, India

2 Department of Gastroenterology, All India Institute of Medical Science, Patna, Bihar, India

https://doi.org/10.30699/ijp.2023.551854.2878
Abstract
Xanthomas are characterized by the presence of foamy lipid-laden macrophages. The gastrointestinal tract is an uncommon site for xanthoma, with the stomach being the most favored location. They have been associated with various premalignant and malignant conditions of the stomach. We present a case of a 21-year-old female patient with dyspepsia of 4 months duration. Her lipid profile was mildly altered. On upper gastrointestinal endoscopy, multiple discrete yellow patches were found in the antrum, diagnosed as gastric xanthoma on microscopy. Various published literature has emphasized the frequent association of gastric xanthomas with gastritis, gastric atrophy, intestinal metaplasia, and gastric cancer. Hence, there is a necessity for early recognition, treatment of any coexistent pathology, and close clinical follow-up.

Keywords

Altered lipid profile
Stomach
Xanthoma

Subjects

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Iranian Journal of Pathology
Volume 18, Issue 1
Winter 2023
Pages 104-107

  • Receive Date 20 April 2022
  • Accept Date 09 October 2022

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