[Heterotopy of gastric glands in the submucosa of the stomach].

Heterotopic gastric glands in the submucosa of the stomach is underestimated condition. It is still controversial whether the lesion is caused by inflammation or maldevelopment. Pathologists must recognized this entity and distinguish it from adenocarcinoma in biopsies. The case of a 37 year old man, unusual as to the appearance of local growth, is reported.