Abstract |
Antral vascular ectasia is a rarely described condition; it is a cause of blood loss and iron deficiency anaemia, particularly in the elderly. Four cases of antral vascular ectasia ("watermelon" stomach) in elderly patients are reported. The clinical history, endoscopic and histological features are described.
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Authors | W D Rawlinson, G D Barr, B P Lin |
Journal | The Medical journal of Australia
(Med J Aust)
Vol. 144
Issue 13
Pg. 709-11
(Jun 23 1986)
ISSN: 0025-729X [Print] Australia |
PMID | 3724602
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Topics |
- Aged
- Anemia, Hypochromic
(etiology)
- Dilatation, Pathologic
- Female
- Gastric Mucosa
(blood supply, pathology)
- Gastroscopy
- Humans
- Male
- Melena
(etiology)
- Middle Aged
- Pyloric Antrum
(blood supply, pathology)
- Vascular Diseases
(pathology)
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