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Esophageal varices are dilated, tortuous veins which are found mainly in the submucosa of the lower esophagus but which may also appear higher up or extend into the stomach. They develop due to increased pressure in the portal venous system, often as a result of liver cirrhosis. This condition scars and damages the liver, impeding normal blood flow through the portal vein. To compensate, blood seeks alternative pathways, forming fragile new vessels (varices) in the esophagus and stomach. These...
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  • Gastroenterology
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  • Pathology

Background:

  • Angiosarcoma is a rare vascular tumor with a poor prognosis.
  • Small intestinal angiosarcoma is exceptionally rare, with gastrointestinal bleeding being an unusual presentation.

Observation:

  • A 57-year-old male presented with a month of hematochezia.
  • Initial diagnosis considered variceal bleeding or portal hypertensive gastropathy.
  • The patient had a history of chronic viral hepatitis B and metastatic lung cancer.

Findings:

  • A complex diagnostic workup, including endoscopy, CT, PET/CT, and capsule endoscopy, led to the diagnosis of small intestinal angiosarcoma.
  • Pathological and immunohistochemical examinations confirmed the diagnosis.
  • Surgical intervention successfully arrested the gastrointestinal bleeding.

Implications:

  • Gastroenterologists must maintain high vigilance for small intestinal angiosarcoma in patients with unexplained gastrointestinal bleeding.
  • Early identification of this rare malignancy is critical for timely intervention and improved patient outcomes.