Radiologic and endoscopic studies of gastric ulcers associated with Candida infection

The radiologic and endoscopic studies in 30 lesions of 30 gastric peptic ulcers associated with candida infection diagnosed histologically and the follow-up studies in 23 lesions of 23 patients over period of 6 months to 12 years were performed. 1. The ratio of male to female was 5:1, 43% were found over 7th decade and 33% with systemic diseases. 2. Although the ulcers showed no characteristic endoscopic and radiologic features, half of them were found in the upper part of the stomach (60%), measured more than 2.0 cm in diameter (54%), with UI-II in depth (54%), with unclear border (60%). 3. The curability of gastric ulcers was low with 30% cured in 6 months or more of follow-up period. 4. The continuity of candida infection, bleeding or perforation from the ulcer, candidemia or fatal accident were not encountered without antimycotic treatment.