Document Type
Article
Publication Title
Cureus
Abstract
Pure primary gastric squamous cell carcinoma (PGSCC) is a notably rare gastric malignancy. We present the case of a 51-year-old woman with advanced gastric squamous cell carcinoma characterized by a 7.6 cm necrotic mass invading the proximal stomach, liver metastasis, and lymphadenopathy at diagnosis. Despite the lack of standardized treatment protocols, we review tumor markers and potential management strategies, including surgical and chemotherapeutic interventions. The rarity and aggressive nature of PGSCC necessitates further research to develop effective detection and treatment methods to improve patient prognosis and survival outcomes.
DOI
10.7759/cureus.66220
Publication Date
8-5-2024
Keywords
hepatic metastasis, gastric mass, gastric squamous cell carcinoma, chemotherapy, tumor markers, gastric malignancy, squamous cell carcinoma
ISSN
2168-8184
Recommended Citation
Kunitsky A, Maddineni G, Janecki J, Jurkovic E, Ferrer V. A Rare Case of Primary Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Stomach: A Case Report. Cureus. 2024; 16(8). doi: 10.7759/cureus.66220.
