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Osler-weber-rendu syndrome: A rare cause of Upper Gi Bleed

Authors :
Abdul Kareem Mm
Anilakumari
Arun Abhilash
Ashok S Komaranchath
Praveen M
Source :
International Journal of Medical Research & Health Sciences. 2:682
Publication Year :
2013
Publisher :
Diva Enterprises Private Limited, 2013.

Abstract

The causes of upper gastrointestinal bleed are manifold with the most common being peptic ulcers and oesophageal varices. We present a rare cause of upper gastrointestinal bleeding due to Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia presenting with hematemesis and malaena due to bleeding from telangectatic lesions in the stomach and duodenum. The patient also had typical mucosal and nail manifestations of the disease which aided in the diagnosis of the condition.

Details

ISSN :
23195886
Volume :
2
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
International Journal of Medical Research & Health Sciences
Accession number :
edsair.doi...........54c1df7516074b07a0bab2fc3e5f753a
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.5958/j.2319-5886.2.3.055