Misdiagnosis on gastric mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue lymphoma:report of 32 cases / 中国普通外科杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To investigate the causes of clinical misdiagnosis for gastric mucosa associated lymphoid tissue lymphoma (GMALT). Methods The clinical manifestations of and accessory examination for GMALT in 32 cases were retrospectively analyzed. Results Clinical misdiagnosis was made on 32 out of 78 cases (41%) of GMALT for a period of 5 days to 13 months. Radiographic misdiagnosis rate was 40% and endoscopic misdiagnosis rate was 37%. Conclusion The preoperative diagnosis of GMALT was difficult because the incidence of GMALT is low, the symptoms are nonspecific, and radiologic and fibergastroscopic features were very similar to those of gastric carcinoma and peptic ulcer.