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Kristeen Onyirioha1, Maya Balakrishnan1,2
1Section of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX.
This case report describes a rare instance of severe gastric bleeding in a patient undergoing chemotherapy for endometrial cancer. The bleeding, linked to paclitaxel and carboplatin, resolved after treatment completion.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Gastroenterology
Background:
- Endometrial cancer treatment often involves chemotherapy.
- Paclitaxel and carboplatin are common chemotherapy agents.
Observation:
- A patient developed severe anemia and melena during paclitaxel and carboplatin chemotherapy.
- Endoscopy revealed hemorrhagic gastropathy without inflammation.
Findings:
- The patient experienced recurrent gastrointestinal bleeding during chemotherapy.
- Management included transfusions, argon plasma coagulation, and proton pump inhibitors.
- Symptoms resolved after chemotherapy cessation.
Implications:
- This case highlights a rare chemotherapy-induced complication.
- Early recognition and management are crucial for patient outcomes.
- Further research into chemotherapy-related gastrointestinal toxicity is warranted.
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