Gastric antral vascular ectasia (Watermelon stomach); an unusual cause of upper gastrointestinal bleeding in elderly: A case report

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Gastric antral vascular ectasia (GAVE) is an unusual cause of upper gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding in an elderly patient.

Case presentation

A 73-year-old female with erosive gastritis, hypertension, and unstable angina arrived at the emergency department with shortness of breath, easy fatigability, and melaena. Physical examination indicated pallor but no signs of distress, with an unremarkable systemic examination. Routine blood testing indicated anemia. The patient underwent upper gastrointestinal endoscopy, which revealed linear red ectatic vessels radiating from the antrum towards the body. A diagnosis of GAVE was made. Blood transfusions and argon plasma coagulation were undertaken.

Clinical discussion

This condition is an uncommon cause of uppe

SUBMITTER: Lageju N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9577822 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature