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Pseudotumor caused by gastric varices

M F Anderson, N R Dunnick

    The American Journal of Digestive Diseases
    |October 1, 1977
    PubMed
    Summary

    Cirrhosis patients may present with gastric varices mimicking a pseudotumor. Accurate diagnosis via gastroscopy and angiography is crucial to prevent unnecessary procedures.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gastroenterology and Hepatology

    Background:

    • Cirrhosis of the liver commonly leads to portal hypertension.
    • Portal hypertension can cause the formation of gastrointestinal varices.

    Observation:

    • A patient with cirrhosis presented with gastric varices.
    • These varices appeared as a pseudotumor near the cardia on upper-gastrointestinal examination.

    Findings:

    • Gastroscopy and angiography confirmed the diagnosis of gastric varices.
    • The varices were initially mistaken for a pseudotumor.

    Implications:

    • Accurate diagnosis of gastric varices is essential in cirrhotic patients.
    • Misdiagnosis can lead to inappropriate interventions like unnecessary biopsies or surgery.