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Eosinophilic gastroenteritis presenting as a giant gastric ulcer
J S Scolapio1, K DeVault, J T Wolfe
1Department of Gastroenterology, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Florida, USA.
The American Journal of Gastroenterology
|April 1, 1996
Summary
Refractory giant gastric ulcers can be a rare manifestation of eosinophilic gastroenteritis. This case highlights the mural form of this condition as a cause of non-healing gastric ulcers.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Pathology
Background:
- Giant gastric ulcers are uncommon and can be challenging to treat.
- Eosinophilic gastroenteritis is a rare condition characterized by eosinophilic infiltration of the gastrointestinal tract.