Diabetic Ketoacidosis Associated with Emphysematous Gastritis: A Case Report
Endocrinology and Metabolism
; : 355-359, 2011.
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en Ko
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ABSTRACT
Diabetic ketoacidosis is a serious and demanding medical emergency for the field of endocrinology, and the identification and correction of the precipitating factors is equally important. Many patients of diabetic ketoacidosis show gastrointestinal symptoms as an initial presentation, and coincidental gastrointestinal diseases can be neglected or misdiagnosed. Emphysematous gastritis is a rare and lethal disease in which gas bubbles form in the stomach wall. The predisposing factors include ingestion of corrosive substances, alcohol abuse, diabetes, and immunosuppressive therapy. Thus, it may be difficult to detect emphysematous gastritis early, especially when it is developed in conjunction with diabetic ketoacidosis. We report a case of diabetic ketoacidosis associated with emphysematous gastritis in a young male without medical history.
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Asunto principal:
Estómago
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Factores Desencadenantes
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Cetoacidosis Diabética
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Alcoholismo
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Ingestión de Alimentos
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Urgencias Médicas
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Endocrinología
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Gastritis
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Enfermedades Gastrointestinales
Tipo de estudio:
Prognostic_studies
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
Ko
Revista:
Endocrinology and Metabolism
Año:
2011
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Article