Gastric Ulcer Perforation to the Liver Diagnosed by Endoscopic Biopsy
10.4166/kjg.2020.75.5.292
- Author:
Seon Uk LEE
1
;
Sam Ryong JEE
;
Hong Sub LEE
;
Sang Heon LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Internal Medicine, Busan Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine, Busan, Korea
- Publication Type:CASE REPORT
- From:The Korean Journal of Gastroenterology
2020;75(5):292-295
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Peptic ulcer disease is common and can be diagnosed easily if the patient has an ulcer history or characteristic abdominal symptoms. On the other hand, it may take a long time for the patient to visit the hospital due to severe complications if the patient is old or insensitive to symptoms caused by peptic ulcers. In the present case, a 72-year-old female visited the hospital due to general weakness and inadequate oral intake, which started two weeks ago. Endoscopy and abdominal CT revealed huge gastric ulcer findings. Through a tissue examination by endoscopy, hepatic cells were identified, and the patient was diagnosed with peptic ulcer perforation to the liver and later received surgical treatment.
