Description
The specimen is part of the stomach and shows essentially a raised nodular area with a smooth
surface overhanging a large ulcer. The posterior surface of the specimen shows a nodular white
lesion with areas of haemorrhage which is well-circumscribed and appears to be within the outer
muscular coat.
History
This man presented at the age of 67 with a history of recent blood loss from the alimentary
tract. He had had a gastric ulcer demonstrated some 10 years previously. The present lesion was
found at operation; the histology of the lesion is that of a leiomyosarcoma. No metastases were
demonstrated at operation.