A condition where the stomach wall becomes thickened, rubbery and loses its ability to distend. The stomach assumes a "leather bottle" shape. It is most often seen in adenocarcinoma of the stomach. The term is often used synonymously with diffuse adenocarcinoma of the stomach.
Public MeSH Note
91; was see under CARCINOMA, SCIRRHOUS 1975-90
Online Note
search CARCINOMA, SCIRRHOUS 1966-74
History Note
91(75); was see under CARCINOMA, SCIRRHOUS 1975-90
A condition where the stomach wall becomes thickened, rubbery and loses its ability to distend. The stomach assumes a "leather bottle" shape. It is most often seen in adenocarcinoma of the stomach. The term is often used synonymously with diffuse adenocarcinoma of the stomach.
