Metastatic tumors to the stomach: Clinical and endoscopic features

Table 1 Endoscopic appearance and location of metastatic lesions n (%)

Small nodules	28 (43.7)
Polypoid mass	18 (28.1)
Ulcers	8 (12.5)
Small black spots	6 (9.3)
Peptic ulcer scar	4 (6.2)
Lower third	8 (12.5)
Middle third	27 (42.2)
Upper third	29 (45.3)
Solitary	40 (62.5)
Multiple	24 (37.5)

Table 2 Site of primary tumor n (%)

Breast	21 (32.8)
Lung	16 (25.0)
Malignant melanoma	14 (21.9)
Head/Neck	4 (6.2)
Uterus	4 (6.2)
Colorectum	3 (4.7)
Kidney	2 (3.1)
Soft Tissue	1 (1.5)

Table 3 Time interval between the diagnosis of primary tumors and diagnosis of metastatic lesions

Time (yr)	Patientsn (%)	Primary site
		Lung	Breast	Melanoma	Other
-1	2 (3.1)	1			1
1-2	33 (51.5)	11	9	7	6
2-3	19 (29.6)	3	8	4	4
> 3	10 (15.6)	1	4	3	2
Total	64 (100)	16	21	14	13