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Paraesophageal hernia harboring a gastric carcinoma

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A unique occurrence of gastric carcinoma within a paraesophageal hernia is reported. The radiologist must carefully examine the distorted gastric anatomy to look for a second lesion.

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Cooper, R.A., Wesbey, G. & Pickleman, J. Paraesophageal hernia harboring a gastric carcinoma. Gastrointest Radiol 5, 113–116 (1980). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01888613

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