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Antral vascular ectasia--the "watermelon" stomach
The Medical Journal of Australia
|June 23, 1986
Summary
Antral vascular ectasia, a rare cause of bleeding in older adults, is described in four elderly patients. This condition, also known as "watermelon stomach," leads to significant blood loss and iron deficiency anemia.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Internal Medicine
- Pathology
Background:
- Antral vascular ectasia is an uncommon gastrointestinal disorder.
- It is a recognized cause of chronic blood loss and iron deficiency anemia.
- The condition disproportionately affects the elderly population.