A Case of Watermelon Stomach Treated by Hemigastrectomy / 대한소화기내시경학회지
Korean Journal of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
;
: 30-33, 2002.
Article
in Korean
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-61088
ABSTRACT
Gastric antral vascular ectasia (watermelon stomach) is a rare cause of chronic gastrointestinal bleeding, characterized endoscopically by a distinctive appearance of prominent red vascular folds traversing the gastric antrum and radiating to the pyloric sphincter; this appearance has been likened to the dark stripes on the surface of a watermelon. The etiology is unknown, and the usual presentations are iron-deficiency anemia and melena due to chronic gastric blood loss. Diagnosis is made by the characteristic endoscopic appearance and histologic findings. The treatment of choice is not known yet; surgical resection is curative method, but results from endoscopic treatment with heat probes or lasers are promising. We experienced a case of gastric antral vascular ectasia presenting with epigastric pain and melena in a 34-year-old female. The patient was treated with hemigastrectomy and Billroth II anastomosis.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Pyloric Antrum
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Pylorus
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Gastroenterostomy
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Melena
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Anemia, Iron-Deficiency
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Gastric Antral Vascular Ectasia
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Citrullus
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Diagnosis
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Hot Temperature
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Hemorrhage
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Korean Journal of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Year:
2002
Type:
Article
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