Antral vascular ectasia — the “watermelon” stomach
- 1 June 1986
- journal article
- case report
- Published by AMPCo in The Medical Journal of Australia
- Vol. 144 (13) , 709-711
- https://doi.org/10.5694/j.1326-5377.1986.tb113703.x
Abstract
Antral vascular ectasia is a rarely described condition; it is a cause of blood loss and iron deficiency anaemia, particularly in the elderly. Four cases of antral vascular ectasia (“watermelon” stomach) in elderly patients are reported. The clinical history, endoscopic and histological features are described.Keywords
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