Marie Sakai, Mayu Uka, Yuri Takemoto, Yuka Ogino, Koichi Yoshimura, Momoka Nagae, Shinichi Shimizu, Yoko Shinno, Takashi Mukai, Takao Hiraki
{"title":"Gallbladder adenosquamous carcinoma with extensive necrosis mimicking gangrenous cholecystitis and liver abscess.","authors":"Marie Sakai, Mayu Uka, Yuri Takemoto, Yuka Ogino, Koichi Yoshimura, Momoka Nagae, Shinichi Shimizu, Yoko Shinno, Takashi Mukai, Takao Hiraki","doi":"10.1007/s12328-026-02439-5","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s12328-026-02439-5","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>We report a case of gallbladder adenosquamous carcinoma with characteristic imaging findings. A 78-year-old man was suspected of having gangrenous cholecystitis and liver abscess based on abdominal ultrasonography performed at another hospital. Contrast-enhanced computed tomography revealed a 10-cm hepatic mass contiguous with the gallbladder, with marked internal necrosis and persistent peripheral enhancement. These imaging findings suggested gallbladder adenosquamous or squamous cell carcinoma with hepatic invasion, and needle biopsy revealed both adenocarcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma components, supporting the diagnosis. This case highlights the importance of recognizing marked internal necrosis and aggressive infiltrative growth on imaging in gallbladder adenosquamous carcinoma presenting with imaging features mimicking gangrenous cholecystitis and liver abscess.</p>","PeriodicalId":10364,"journal":{"name":"Clinical Journal of Gastroenterology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2026-09-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148900237","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Endoscopic ultrasound-guided biopsy of left and right adrenal metastases enabling pathological diagnosis and genomic profiling after nondiagnostic conventional biopsies: two case reports.","authors":"Koichi Soga, Satsuki Otani, Ryotaro Iwamoto, Ou Takagi, Mikako Masuda, Masaru Kuwada, Ikuhiro Kobori, Katsutoshi Sugimoto","doi":"10.1007/s12328-026-02430-0","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s12328-026-02430-0","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Obtaining adequate tissue for histologic diagnoses and genomic testing can be challenging in metastatic lung cancer, particularly when conventional biopsy approaches are nondiagnostic. The study reports an effective salvage strategy using endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)-guided adrenal tissue acquisition in two cases. A 66-year-old woman (case 1) developed recurrent lung adenocarcinoma with progressive metastases to the left adrenal, liver, and lungs following multiple lines of systemic therapy. A percutaneous biopsy of a suspected liver metastasis proved nondiagnostic. Subsequently, transgastric EUS-guided biopsy was performed, which confirmed metastatic adenocarcinoma originating in the lung. Oncomine-based genomic testing detected a human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 exon 20 insertion. Trastuzumab deruxtecan was subsequently introduced, resulting in disease stabilization for 6 months. A 75-year-old man (case 2) developed bilateral pulmonary nodules and a right adrenal mass detected on positron emission tomography. Bronchoscopy failed to yield diagnostic tissue. Following careful review of cross-sectional anatomy, EUS-guided biopsy of the right adrenal gland was safely performed via the duodenal bulb, confirming metastatic squamous cell carcinoma and yielding adequate tissue for genomic testing. EUS-guided adrenal biopsy, including transduodenal sampling of the right adrenal gland, may provide tissue for histopathologic and precision oncology testing, facilitating definitive diagnoses.</p>","PeriodicalId":10364,"journal":{"name":"Clinical Journal of Gastroenterology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2026-09-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148900130","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Carcinoma in adenoma of the minor duodenal papilla completely resected by endoscopic mucosal resection.","authors":"Eisuke Ozawa, Takuji Yamao, Kosuke Takahashi, Mizuki Kitagawa, Masashi Shibata, Satoshi Miuma, Keisuke Iwasaki, Hisamitsu Miyaaki","doi":"10.1007/s12328-026-02432-y","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s12328-026-02432-y","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Adenocarcinoma of the minor duodenal papilla is rare, and most previously reported cases have been treated by pancreaticoduodenectomy. An 82-year-old woman underwent endoscopy for anemia, which revealed a granular, flat-elevated lesion in the descending duodenum, 2 cm proximal to the major papilla. Endoscopic retrograde pancreatography showed leakage of contrast medium from the orifice of the accessory pancreatic duct at the lesion, confirming a tumor of the minor papilla. The initial biopsy showed adenoma, and the lesion was followed. Six months later it had enlarged and become friable, and repeat biopsy was suspicious for adenocarcinoma. Because pancreaticoduodenectomy was considered too invasive given her age and comorbidities, and because the minor papilla-unlike the major papilla-can be lifted by submucosal injection, en-bloc endoscopic mucosal resection was performed for both diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. Histology showed well-differentiated adenocarcinoma arising in adenoma, confined to the mucosa, with tumor-free margins and no lymphovascular invasion. No adverse events occurred, and no recurrence was observed during approximately 5 years of follow-up (endoscopic surveillance up to 2 years); the patient later died of an unrelated cause. Endoscopic mucosal resection may be a minimally invasive option achieving histologically complete resection in selected intramucosal carcinomas of the minor duodenal papilla.</p>","PeriodicalId":10364,"journal":{"name":"Clinical Journal of Gastroenterology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2026-09-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148900114","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"An atypical case with recurrent episodes of pancreatitis: is eosinophilic pancreatitis a diagnosis or a mimic in the spectrum of IgG4-related diseases? A case-based review : Eosinophilic pancreatitis or IGG4-releated disease.","authors":"Burak Okyar, Süha Göksel, Ceren Korkmaz, Okan Dilek, Çağla Okyar, Zeynep Tüzün, Servet Yüce, Emine Duygu Ersözlü","doi":"10.1007/s12328-026-02442-w","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s12328-026-02442-w","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Eosinophilic pancreatitis (EP) is a rare disorder characterized by prominent pancreatic eosinophilic infiltration and often associated with peripheral eosinophilia and elevated IgE. IgG4-related disease (IgG4-RD) may involve the pancreas as type 1 autoimmune pancreatitis, with lymphoplasmacytic infiltration, storiform fibrosis, and increased IgG4-positive plasma cells. Both can mimic pancreatic malignancy. We report a 43-year-old man who underwent distal pancreatectomy in 2016 for suspected cancer and later experienced three episodes of acute pancreatitis. In 2024, modest serum IgG4 elevation (304 mg/dL; reference range, 3-201 mg/dL) and persistent monocytosis prompted re-evaluation of the surgical specimen. Histology showed dense, patchy eosinophilic infiltration with microabscesses and non-storiform fibrosis, while IgG4-positive plasma cells were sparse. These findings favored EP over type 1 autoimmune pancreatitis. This case highlights that EP may occur without peripheral eosinophilia, mimic malignancy and IgG4-RD, and require re-examination of archival tissue. Careful clinicopathological correlation is therefore essential to avoid diagnostic delay and misclassification.</p>","PeriodicalId":10364,"journal":{"name":"Clinical Journal of Gastroenterology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2026-09-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148900173","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Kevin Jia, Robert O'Neill, Christina Lee, Yee Lin, Christine Verdon
{"title":"Flucytosine-induced colitis mimicking a flare of ulcerative colitis: a diagnostic challenge in pulmonary cryptococcal infection.","authors":"Kevin Jia, Robert O'Neill, Christina Lee, Yee Lin, Christine Verdon","doi":"10.1007/s12328-026-02446-6","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s12328-026-02446-6","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Flucytosine-induced colitis is exceedingly rare with very few cases reported in the literature. We present a case of a 56-year-old male with history of ulcerative colitis and seronegative spondyloarthropathy who developed abdominal pain, diarrhoea and rectal bleeding following commencement of flucytosine and amphotericin B for cryptococcal empyema. The clinical features and biochemistry initially raised concern for an ulcerative colitis flare. Histopathology demonstrated features of an acute colitis. Subsequent cessation of flucytosine without alteration to management of his underlying ulcerative colitis led to a rapid and complete resolution of symptoms, supporting a diagnosis of flucytosine-induced colitis. This case highlights the importance of considering a drug-induced colitis in patients with inflammatory bowel disease presenting with new or worsening gastrointestinal symptoms. Accurate differentiation from disease flare is essential to avoid unnecessary changes or escalation in immunosuppressive therapy.</p>","PeriodicalId":10364,"journal":{"name":"Clinical Journal of Gastroenterology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2026-09-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148900139","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Durable complete response following sequential atezolizumab-bevacizumab and delayed transcatheter arterial embolization in advanced hepatocellular carcinoma.","authors":"Daichi Takizawa, Keita Kiboshi, Yuki Tamura, Yumeo Tateyama, Mitsuhiko Shibasaki, Hiroki Tojima, Hirotaka Arai, Toshio Uraoka","doi":"10.1007/s12328-026-02438-6","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s12328-026-02438-6","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Atezolizumab plus bevacizumab (ATZ/BEV) is an established first-line therapy for advanced hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC); however, complete response (CR) is rare. A man in his 70s was diagnosed with unresectable, multifocal HCC (maximum diameter, 190 mm) with vascular invasion. Liver function was preserved (Child-Pugh A, ALBI grade 1). ATZ/BEV was initiated, but the second cycle was postponed due to adverse events and intratumoral hemorrhage. Eight weeks later, selective transcatheter arterial embolization (TAE) was performed. Follow-up imaging showed disappearance of arterial enhancement in both embolized and non-embolized lesions. The patient has maintained CR for three years without additional treatment following sequential ATZ/BEV and selective TAE.</p>","PeriodicalId":10364,"journal":{"name":"Clinical Journal of Gastroenterology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2026-09-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148891205","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Gastric mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue lymphoma diagnosed following localized gastric AL amyloidosis.","authors":"Mizuki Kameyama, Masaya Iwamuro, Takehiro Tanaka, Ayano Nishio, Chihiro Sakaguchi, Kenta Hamada, Yoshiyasu Kono, Yoshiro Kawahara, Shogen Ohya, Motoyuki Otsuka","doi":"10.1007/s12328-026-02435-9","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s12328-026-02435-9","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Gastrointestinal amyloidosis is a rare condition with diverse clinical and endoscopic manifestations. Among these subtypes, localized gastric AL amyloidosis is rare and associated with lymphoproliferative disorders. Here, we report a case of gastric mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) lymphoma diagnosed during follow-up of localized gastric AL (κ) amyloidosis. A 65-year-old woman who underwent periodic endoscopic screening was found to have a localized erythematous lesion with erosion in the lower gastric body. Histopathological examination revealed amyloid deposits. Although potassium permanganate treatment suggested AA amyloidosis, immunohistochemical analysis confirmed AL (κ)-type amyloid. Systemic evaluation revealed no evidence of plasma cell dyscrasia, and localized gastric AL amyloidosis was diagnosed. After six months, the lesion regressed, but a newly identified discolored lesion was diagnosed as MALT lymphoma with plasmacytic differentiation. This case highlights the limitations of potassium permanganate-based amyloid typing and raises the possibility of an association between localized AL amyloidosis and lymphoproliferative disorders. These cases require careful endoscopic surveillance.</p>","PeriodicalId":10364,"journal":{"name":"Clinical Journal of Gastroenterology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2026-09-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148891151","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Two cases of repeated upper gastrointestinal bleeding due to chronic disseminated intravascular coagulation associated with aortic aneurysm.","authors":"Tomoko Terashita, Hiroyoshi Iwagami, Riki Sakano, Shotaro Ueno, Tomoya Kitada, Masayuki Shimoyama, Yasuki Nakatani, Yukitaka Yamashita","doi":"10.1007/s12328-026-02436-8","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s12328-026-02436-8","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>We describe two older patients with repeated bleeding due to gastric ulcers despite achieving endoscopic hemostasis. In both cases, laboratory tests suggested chronic disseminated intravascular coagulation, with an underlying aortic aneurysm identified as the cause of this bleeding. Both patients achieved successful hemostasis after supplementation with fresh frozen plasma, while surgical treatment of the underlying aneurysm was not feasible. Recurrent gastrointestinal bleeding warrants evaluation of coagulation abnormalities and screening for aortic pathology.</p>","PeriodicalId":10364,"journal":{"name":"Clinical Journal of Gastroenterology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2026-09-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148891185","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Hiroki Yanase, Ken Inoue, Taku Kano, Osamu Dohi, Naohisa Yoshida, Kazuhiko Uchiyama, Motohiro Kojima, Kan Zen, Satoaki Matoba, Tomohisa Takagi
{"title":"Left atrial appendage occlusion for bleeding risk control during endoscopic submucosal dissection in patients with chronic atrial fibrillation.","authors":"Hiroki Yanase, Ken Inoue, Taku Kano, Osamu Dohi, Naohisa Yoshida, Kazuhiko Uchiyama, Motohiro Kojima, Kan Zen, Satoaki Matoba, Tomohisa Takagi","doi":"10.1007/s12328-026-02434-w","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s12328-026-02434-w","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Percutaneous left atrial appendage occlusion prevents cardiogenic embolism caused by atrial fibrillation. It involves sealing the left atrial appendage using a specific closing device to avoid long-term anticoagulation. Here, we report an 88-year-old patient with colorectal cancer scheduled for endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) who had tumor surface bleeding and a high procedural hemorrhagic risk. During dual therapy with an antiplatelet agent and a direct oral anticoagulant (DOAC), left atrial appendage occlusion permitted DOAC discontinuation and reduced tumor bleeding. ESD was subsequently performed successfully and without complications under antiplatelet monotherapy.</p>","PeriodicalId":10364,"journal":{"name":"Clinical Journal of Gastroenterology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2026-08-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148863932","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A novel endoscopic approach for refractory gastroesophageal reflux disease after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy: endoscopic anti-reflux mucosectomy.","authors":"Keita Kojima, Kazuko Yokota, Toshimichi Tanaka, Keigo Yokoi, Ken Kojo, Hirohisa Miura, Takahiro Yamanashi, Takeo Sato, Takeshi Naitoh","doi":"10.1007/s12328-026-02431-z","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s12328-026-02431-z","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a relatively common complication following laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG), with refractory GERD often necessitating revisional surgery. We report two cases of refractory GERD after LSG that were managed with endoscopic anti-reflux mucosectomy (ARMS).</p><p><strong>Case presentation: </strong>Case 1: A 58-year-old woman with morbid obesity (BMI 42.2 kg/m<sup>2</sup>) complicated by hypertension, dyslipidemia, and sleep apnea syndrome underwent LSG. Postoperatively, vomiting symptoms developed approximately two weeks after LSG and worsened over the subsequent year. ARMS was performed one year and three months after LSG. Two months after ARMS, the patient achieved symptomatic and endoscopic improvement while continuing P-CAB therapy. Case 2: A 53-year-old woman with morbid obesity (BMI 41.4 kg/m<sup>2</sup>) complicated by diabetes, dyslipidemia, hypertension, and sleep apnea syndrome underwent LSG. Postoperatively, she developed medication-refractory GERD. Revisional Roux-en-Y gastric bypass was considered; however, given her history of multiple abdominal surgeries and her preference, ARMS was performed two years after LSG. Two years after ARMS, the patient remained in symptomatic and endoscopic remission, with an improved GERD-HRQL score.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>ARMS may be a valuable treatment option for GERD after LSG, potentially bridging medical therapy and revisional surgery while reducing patient burden.</p>","PeriodicalId":10364,"journal":{"name":"Clinical Journal of Gastroenterology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2026-08-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148812097","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}