This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Pathology
Linitis plastica is ? 
Select and explain. 
A. Disease resembling lichen planus, B. Benign lesion of the stomach, C. Diffuse gastric carcinoma, D. Inflammation of stomach resembling acute gastritis
C: Diffuse gastric carcinoma
Answer: C: Diffuse gastric carcinoma 
Explanation: Linitis plastica is a diffuse type of gastric carcinoma which is characterised by thickening and rigidity of the stomach wall, giving leather bottle appearance.