1.Upper digestive bleeding due to rare causes. Diagnosis and treatment
Journal of Preventive Medicine 2002;12(1):31-32
The study introduced 7 medical records of upper digestive bleeding in the Army Central Hospital 108. Bleeding occurred in position that easy to diagnose such as duodenum, esophageal, gastric small curve, etc... the causes of upper digestive bleeding include gastric and duodenal ulceration, gastric cancer, esophageal venous dilatation and rupture in patients with cirrhosis with the increase of portal pressure. Some other causes comprise the malignant lymphoma schawonnome or hepatoma, invasive pancreatic tumor into duodenal. It should have combination of endoscopy with biopsy, ultrasound, CT scanner to precisely diagnose.
Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage
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diagnosis
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therapeutics
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etiology
3.Massive gastrointestinal bleeding from Meckel diverticulum with ectopic pancreatic tissue.
Jian-feng YANG ; Lei-min SUN ; Xian-fa WANG ; Ning DAI
Chinese Medical Journal 2011;124(4):631-633
Meckel diverticulum (MD), a congenital gastrointestinal anomaly, is often involved in pediatrics, but less in the adult population. The patient in this report was a 69-year-old female presented with massive gastrointestinal bleeding causing hemorrhagic shock due to MD containing ectopic pancreatic tissue. A review of the literature revealed that gastrointestinal bleeding from MD containing ectopic pancreatic tissue is rare in adults and difficult to be identified preoperation. MD should be considered as one of the differential diagnosis for lower gastrointestinal bleeding, although scarce in adults, especially when the patient has massive painless bleeding.
Aged
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Choristoma
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diagnosis
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physiopathology
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Female
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Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage
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diagnosis
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etiology
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Humans
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Meckel Diverticulum
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diagnosis
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physiopathology
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Pancreas
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pathology
5.A Case of Inflammatory Fibroid Polyp Presenting with Jejunal Bleeding.
Man Keun HWANG ; Jung Hun KIM ; Sang Won PARK ; Jae Bum PARK ; Chang Ik LEE ; Chang Gu LEE ; Jin Kwan LEE
The Korean Journal of Gastroenterology 2003;42(4):337-340
Inflammatory fibroid polyp occurs very rarely in the jejunum and gastrointestinal bleeding as an initial manifestation of inflammatory fibroid polyp has not been reported. We report a case of a jejunal inflammatory fibroid polyp presenting with melena for 10 days. Upper gastrointestinal endoscopic examination was negative for any active bleeding lesions and abdominal angiography failed to localize the bleeding site as well. In contrast, computed tomography of the abdomen demonstrated a segmental wall thickening of the jejunum with a tumor-like mass lesion associated with dense contrast enhancement. Consistent with this, technetium 99m red blood cells scintigraphy exhibited red cell pooling at the right upper quadrant. On exploratory laparotomy, there was an active bleeding from the site of the jejunal tumor and a segmental resection was performed. Histologically, the tumor lesion of the jejunum was consistent with inflammatory fibroid polyp. Thus, we conclude that the tumor lesion was a cause of the gastrointestinal bleeding.
Adult
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Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage/*etiology
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Humans
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Intestinal Polyps/diagnosis/*pathology
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Jejunal Diseases/diagnosis/*pathology
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Male
6.A Case of Secondary Amyloidosis Presenting as Massive Gastrointestinal Bleeding.
Hee KIM ; Sam Ryong JEE ; Sang Bong LEE ; Jae Ho LEE ; Sung Jae PARK ; Eun Taek PARK ; Yeon Jae LEE ; Sang Hyuk LEE ; Sang Young SEOL ; Jung Myung CHUNG
The Korean Journal of Gastroenterology 2006;47(5):397-401
Amyloidosis is a disorder characterized by extracellular deposition of amyloid in various tissues and organs. Gastrointestinal manifestations including gastroparesis, constipation, malabsorption, intestinal pseudo-obstruction, and bleeding are common. GI bleeding is a rare initial symptom which can be fatal in some cases. Absence of systemic symptoms and nonspecific endoscopic findings in amyloidosis may make diagnosis difficult. Therefore, amyloidosis-induced GI bleeding should be considered in patients with an obscure hemorrhage. Recently, we experienced a 65-year-old woman who presented with massive hematochezia as a manifestations of amyloidosis. Colonoscopy and SMA angiography showed massive bleeding in the small and large intestine. Colonoscopic biopsy established amyloidosis. We report this case with a review of the relevant literatures.
Aged
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Amyloidosis/*complications/diagnosis
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Female
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Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage/*etiology
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Humans
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Intestinal Diseases/*complications/diagnosis
7.A Case of Brunner's Gland Hamartoma Presenting as Obscure Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage.
Chang Hwan PARK ; Soo Jung LEE ; Jeong Ho PARK ; Jae Hong PARK ; Wan Sik LEE ; Young Eun JOO ; Hyun Soo KIM ; Sung Kyu CHOI ; Jong Sun REW ; Seong Yeob RYU ; Min Cheul LEE ; Sei Jong KIM
The Korean Journal of Gastroenterology 2004;43(3):211-214
Brunner's gland hamartomas are rare tumors of duodenum, they are often discovered incidentally during esophagogastroduodenoscopy or upper gastrointestinal series. These tumors arise mainly in the duodenal bulb and can present with gastrointestinal hemorrhage and intestinal obstruction. Most of Brunner's gland hamartomas are located within the range of the standard esophagogastroduodenoscope. However, they are rarely located below the third portion of duodenum. As well known, the small intestine, including the 4th portion of duodenum, jejunum, and ileum, is relatively inaccessible with routine endoscopy. Thus, the diagnosis of Brunner's gland hamartoma in these area can be delayed up to several months after onset of symptoms. We report a case of Brunner's gland hamartoma which was located in the fourth portion of the duodenum and presented as obscure gastrointestinal hemorrhage. Radiologic, surgical, and pathologic appearances are presented.
Brunner Glands
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Duodenal Diseases/*complications/diagnosis
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Female
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Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage/*etiology
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Hamartoma/*complications/diagnosis
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Humans
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Middle Aged
8.A Case of Mallory-Weiss Syndrome Complicating Pregnancy in a Patient with Scleroderma.
Kyu Hyun CHO ; Seong Wook HEO ; Seung Hie CHUNG ; Chae Gi KIM ; Ho Gak KIM ; Jung Yoon CHOE
The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine 2003;18(4):238-240
The majority of patients with scleroderma have gastrointestinal involvement, and a few experience gastrointestinal hemorrhage, however, gastrointestinal hemorrhage due to Mallory-Weiss syndrome is very rare. We report upon a 24-year-old pregnant woman with scleroderma who had gastrointestinal hemorrhage due to Mallory-Weiss syndrome.
Adult
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Female
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Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage/diagnosis/*etiology
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Human
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Mallory-Weiss Syndrome/*diagnosis/*etiology
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Pregnancy
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Pregnancy Complications/*diagnosis
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Scleroderma, Systemic/*complications
9.Hemoperitoneum due to Ruptured Gastric Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor.
The Korean Journal of Gastroenterology 2009;54(2):123-125
The stomach is the most frequent site of gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST). The common clinical manifestation of GIST are melena and hematochezia caused by gastointestinal bleeding. However, hemoperitoneum due to GIST rupture is a very rare condition. We describe a 33-year-old man with gastric GIST causing hemoperitoneum. A preoperative CT scan demonstrated large amount of fluid collection and extraluminal mass lesion in gastric antral area. He underwent an emergent laparotomy. The antral mass was polypoid shaped and showed ruptured focus. We performed a distal gastrectomy. The tumor was revealed as GIST with intermediate malignant risk by pathologic examination. The patient had an uneventful postoperative course and remains well.
Adult
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Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage
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Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors/complications/*diagnosis/surgery
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Hemoperitoneum/*diagnosis/etiology
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Humans
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Male
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed
10.A Case of Chronic Gastrointestinal Bleeding from a Meckel's Diverticulum Detected by Wireless Capsule Endoscopy.
Sun Min PARK ; Hoon Jai CHUN ; Yoon Tae JEEN ; Ik YOON ; Ju Young KIM ; Chul Young KIM ; Jeong Han KIM ; Ji Yeon LEE ; Rok Son CHOUNG ; Yong Sik KIM ; Hong Sik LEE ; Sang Woo LEE ; Soon Ho UM ; Jai Hyun CHOI ; Chang Duk KIM ; Ho Sang RYU ; Jin Hai HYUN
The Korean Journal of Gastroenterology 2004;43(2):125-128
Meckel's diverticulum is an embryonic derivative of the omphalomesenteric duct and the most commonly encountered congenital anomaly of the gastrointestinal tract. Its incidence records about 2%. Among them, only 5% are symptomatic with complications-bleeding, intestinal obstruction, inflammation, and perforation. In particular, bleeding is a common complication and has always been caused by an ulceration of the ileal mucosa adjacent to the acid-producing ectopic mucosa in a Meckel's diverticulum. Wireless capsule endoscopy is a new method enabling non-invasive diagnostic endoscopy of the entire small intestine. We experienced a case of Meckel's diverticulum detected by wireless capsule endoscopy in a 34 year-old man who presented with chronic obscure gastrointestinal bleeding.
Adult
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Chronic Disease
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*Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal
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English Abstract
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Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage/*diagnosis/*etiology
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Humans
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Male
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Meckel Diverticulum/*complications/diagnosis