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[[Image:Gastritis with Sarcina - a1 - high mag.jpg|thumb|right|Micrograph showing mild [[chronic gastritis]] with Sarcina. [[H&E stain]]. (WC/Librepath)]] | |||
'''Sarcina''' organisms are seen in gastrointestinal tract. | '''Sarcina''' organisms are seen in gastrointestinal tract. | ||
Revision as of 06:40, 10 June 2015
Sarcina organisms are seen in gastrointestinal tract.
General
- Uncommon.
- Associated with gastroparesis,[1] as may be seen in diabetes mellitus.
Described complications:[1]
- Gastric perforation.
- Emphysematous gastritis.
Notes:
- Sarcina ventriculi = Gram-positive organism.[1]
Gross
Features:
- Erythema.
- +/-Gastric ulcer.
- +/-Retained food.
Microscopic
Features:[2]
- Four purple bodies (tetrad).
Images
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Ratuapli, SK.; Lam-Himlin, DM.; Heigh, RI. (2013). "Sarcina ventriculi of the stomach: a case report.". World J Gastroenterol 19 (14): 2282-5. doi:10.3748/wjg.v19.i14.2282. PMID 23599657.
- ↑ Lam-Himlin, D.; Tsiatis, AC.; Montgomery, E.; Pai, RK.; Brown, JA.; Razavi, M.; Lamps, L.; Eshleman, JR. et al. (Nov 2011). "Sarcina organisms in the gastrointestinal tract: a clinicopathologic and molecular study.". Am J Surg Pathol 35 (11): 1700-5. doi:10.1097/PAS.0b013e31822911e6. PMID 21997690.