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Symptomatic Anemia Due to Cameron Lesions: A Case Report
Karim Girgis1,2, Samantha Gaetani1,2, David T O'Gurek3,2
1Department of Emergency and Hospital Medicine, Lehigh Valley Health Network, Allentown, USA.
Cureus
|December 9, 2024
Summary
Cameron lesions, rare causes of upper gastrointestinal bleeding associated with large hiatal hernias, can lead to chronic anemia. Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial to prevent complications and high mortality rates.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Internal Medicine
Background:
- Cameron lesions are rare mucosal erosions in the gastric body.
- They are associated with large hiatal hernias and can cause significant upper gastrointestinal bleeding.
- These lesions are often overlooked during initial endoscopic evaluations.
Keywords:
cameron lesionsgastrointestinal bleedinghiatal herniairon deficiency anemiashortness of breath (sob)
