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Area of Science:

  • Radiology
  • Gastroenterology
  • Endocrinology

Background:

  • Acute gastric dilatation (AGD) is a rare radiological finding of a massively enlarged stomach.
  • It carries a high mortality rate if not treated promptly and is often underreported due to physician unawareness.
  • Causes include mechanical obstruction and non-mechanical factors like eating disorders, gastroparesis, and acute hyperglycemia (e.g., diabetic ketoacidosis).

Observation:

  • This report details two patients presenting with severe hyperglycemia who were diagnosed with AGD via imaging.
  • One patient received nasogastric tube placement for decompression, while the other did not.

Findings:

  • AGD can be associated with acute hyperglycemia, even without a prior diagnosis of gastroparesis.
  • Prompt nasogastric tube placement is vital for preventing severe complications such as gastric emphysema, ischemia, and perforation.

Implications:

  • Increased physician awareness of AGD in hyperglycemic patients is essential for timely diagnosis and intervention.
  • Early decompression via nasogastric tube can significantly improve patient outcomes and reduce mortality associated with AGD.