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Gastric Antral Vascular Ectasia (Watermelon Stomach)

A distinct vascular lesion in the PYLORIC ANTRUM that is characterized by tortuous dilated blood vessels (ectasia) radiating outward from the PYLORUS. The vessel pattern resembles the stripes on the surface of a watermelon. This lesion causes both acute and chronic GASTROINTESTINAL HEMORRHAGE.
Also Known As:
Watermelon Stomach; Antral Vascular Ectasias; Ectasia, Antral Vascular; Ectasias, Antral Vascular; Stomach, Watermelon; Stomachs, Watermelon; Vascular Ectasia, Antral; Vascular Ectasias, Antral; Watermelon Stomachs; Antral Vascular Ectasia
Networked: 232 relevant articles (27 outcomes, 7 trials/studies)

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Disease Context: Research Results

Related Diseases

1. Hemorrhage
2. Fibrosis (Cirrhosis)
3. Gastric Antral Vascular Ectasia (Watermelon Stomach)
4. Liver Cirrhosis (Hepatic Cirrhosis)
5. Angiodysplasia

Experts

1. Peter, Shajan: 4 articles (01/2018 - 11/2014)
2. Diehl, David L: 3 articles (10/2018 - 05/2014)
3. Trindade, Arvind J: 3 articles (10/2018 - 01/2016)
4. Akaike, Jun: 3 articles (07/2012 - 06/2005)
5. Sato, Takahiro: 3 articles (07/2012 - 06/2005)
6. Yamazaki, Katsu: 3 articles (07/2012 - 06/2005)
7. Cavazzana, Ilaria: 2 articles (06/2022 - 07/2010)
8. Ceribelli, Angela: 2 articles (06/2022 - 07/2010)
9. Franceschini, Franco: 2 articles (06/2022 - 07/2010)
10. Adler, Douglas G: 2 articles (01/2022 - 12/2021)

Drugs and Biologics

Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to Gastric Antral Vascular Ectasia:
1. Hemoglobins (Hemoglobin)IBA
2. Imatinib Mesylate (Gleevec)FDA Link
3. Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan)FDA LinkGeneric
4. Octreotide (Sandostatin)FDA LinkGeneric
5. Tranexamic Acid (AMCA)FDA Link
6. Thalidomide (Thalomid)FDA Link
7. NeodymiumIBA
8. AntralIBA
9. RNA Polymerase IIIIBA
10. AntibodiesIBA

Therapies and Procedures

1. Argon Plasma Coagulation
2. Therapeutics
3. Ligation
4. Solid-State Lasers
5. Radiofrequency Ablation