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Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD) is characterized by mucosal excavation in the esophagus, stomach, pylorus, or duodenum. It can manifest as acute or chronic based on the extent and duration of mucosal involvement.
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Peptic ulcer disease (PUD) presents with diverse symptoms depending on the location and severity of the ulcer. Clinical manifestations of peptic ulcer include dull pain and a burning sensation in the mid-epigastric region.
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Peptic ulcers are sores on the stomach's inner lining and the upper small intestine, which are the result of disruptions in the mucosal layer that houses parietal cells which produce gastric acid, and chief cells which secrete pepsinogen.
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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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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Vascular Surgery
  • Diagnostic Imaging

Context:

  • Emergency endoscopy revealed a gastric ulcer with an unusual impression.
  • The underlying cause was identified as a partially thrombosed splenic artery aneurysm.

Purpose:

  • To describe a rare case of gastric ulceration secondary to splenic artery aneurysm.
  • To emphasize the importance of recognizing the 'herald lesion' and immediate diagnostic imaging.
  • To advocate for a rapid transition from endoscopic evaluation to vascular intervention.

Summary:

  • A 45-year-old male presented with a gastric ulcer, later found to be caused by a splenic artery aneurysm.
  • An angio-CT scan and subsequent angiography with stent placement successfully treated the aneurysm.
  • The patient recovered fully, highlighting the efficacy of this combined approach.

Impact:

  • This case underscores the critical need for emergency endoscopists to identify aneurysms presenting as gastric lesions.
  • Prompt diagnosis and vascular intervention can significantly improve patient prognosis, with survival rates potentially increasing from 20% to 90%.
  • There is a recognized gap in gastroenterologists' awareness and preparedness for managing such rare vascular emergencies.