Gastric antral vascular ectasia: a problem of recognition and diagnosis.

Gouldesbrough, D R; Pell, A C · Gut · 1991

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Gastric antral vascular ectasia ('water melon stomach') is a poorly documented cause of occult upper gastrointestinal blood loss. We describe a case which emphasises the clinical and pathological difficulties that can be encountered in making this elusive diagnosis.

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