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World J Gastrointest Surg. Nov 27, 2025; 17(11): 110075
Published online Nov 27, 2025. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v17.i11.110075
Published online Nov 27, 2025. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v17.i11.110075
Diagnostic challenge of gastritis cystica profunda with secondary abscess formation: A case report
Qian Cui, Kai He, Min-Shi Chen, Li-Dan Huang, Department of Radiology, Shaoxing Central Hospital, Shaoxing 312000, Zhejiang Province, China
Author contributions: Cui Q contributed to clinical information collection and original draft writing; He K and Chen MS analyzed the histopathological and immunohistochemical results; Huang LD revised the manuscript. All authors reviewed and approved the final version of the manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Li-Dan Huang, MD, Associate Chief Physician, Department of Radiology, Shaoxing Central Hospital, No. 1 Huayu Road, Keqiao District, Shaoxing 312000, Zhejiang Province, China. 13735288701@163.com
Received: May 29, 2025
Revised: June 18, 2025
Accepted: September 18, 2025
Published online: November 27, 2025
Processing time: 180 Days and 18 Hours
Revised: June 18, 2025
Accepted: September 18, 2025
Published online: November 27, 2025
Processing time: 180 Days and 18 Hours
Core Tip
Core Tip: Gastritis cystica profunda (GCP) is a rare submucosal lesion of the stomach, and its etiology and pathogenesis remain unclear. It is generally considered benign, and no standardized treatment protocol currently exists. We report a case of GCP complicated by acute inflammation and abscess formation, successfully treated with partial gastrectomy. This case highlights a previously unreported complication of GCP and underscores the diagnostic utility of enhanced computed tomography for GCP.