Gastric adenocarcinoma mimicking a submucosal tumor: A case report

Figure 3 Histopathological findings (hematoxylin and eosin staining). A moderately and poorly differentiated adenocarcinoma was suggested. A: The submucosal layer and muscularis mucosae were invaded; B: The tumor seemed to originate from the basal layer and invade towards the submucosal layer; C: The basal cutting edge was involved; D: Glands were arranged irregularly, with hyperchromatic nuclei and pathologic mitoses visible. Magnification: A: 40×; B and C: 100×; D: 200×.