Gastritis Cystica Profunda With High-Grade Dysplasia Mimicking Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor: A Histopathological Pitfall in the Assessment of Submucosal Invasion

Background

Gastritis cystica profunda (GCP) is an uncommon gastric lesion characterized by displacement of cystically dilated glands into the submucosa. It may present as a submucosal mass mimicking gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST). The coexistence of GCP with high-grade dysplasia is extremely uncommon and may pose a significant diagnostic challenge by simulating invasive carcinoma.