Gastric Small Cell Carcinoma Presenting as a Fungating Mass in the Gastric Cardia

Ali Chand*, Muhammad Ahmad Imran, Musa Khalil, Pinky Bai, Qurrat ul ain Iqbal, Bisma Farroq, Daniyal Raza and Angesom Kibreab

Department of Internal Medicine, Howard University Hospital, Washington, DC, United States Cancer Center, Howard University Hospital, Washington, DC, United States Department of Internal Medicine, Shaikh Zayed Medical Complex, Lahore, Pakistan Department of Infectious Diseases and Medicine, LSU Health Sciences Center, Shreveport, LA, United States Department of Gastroenterology, Howard University Hospital, Washington, DC, United States

^*Correspondance to: Ali Chand 

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Abstract:

Gastric small cell carcinoma (GSCC) is a rare and aggressive malignancy with a poor prognosis. We present the Third case of GSCC with a fungating mass ever reported in the literature. This case report presents the clinical course of a 60-year-old African American male who initially presented with symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and was subsequently diagnosed with GSCC. The patient's history of smoking, gastritis, and the presence of a fungating growth in the gastric cardia during endoscopic examination raised suspicion for malignancy. Biopsy results confirmed the diagnosis of GSCC. This case highlights the importance of early detection and emphasizes the need for a comprehensive approach in managing GSCC.

Keywords:

Gastric

Cite the Article:

Chand A, Imran MA, Khalil M, Bai P, ul ain Iqbal Q, Farroq B, et al. Gastric Small Cell Carcinoma Presenting as a Fungating Mass in the Gastric Cardia. Ann Clin Case Rep. 2025; 10: 2809..