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A rare cause of gastrointestinal hemorrhage

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syndrome and jaundice was significantly improved (Fig. B). Massive bloody stool with hypovolemic shock occurred 5 days later. No abnormalities were observed on esophagogastroduodenoscopy. Colonoscopy revealed a protruding mass with… Click to show full abstract

syndrome and jaundice was significantly improved (Fig. B). Massive bloody stool with hypovolemic shock occurred 5 days later. No abnormalities were observed on esophagogastroduodenoscopy. Colonoscopy revealed a protruding mass with superficial ulceration in the hepatic fracture (Fig. C). What is the most likely diagnosis? Question: An 88-year-old man with a 2-week history of right upper abdominal pain and fever was brought to MacKay Memorial Hospital. Physical examination revealed icteric sclera and tenderness in the right upper quadrant. Laboratory studies showed a white cell count of 21,000/μL and total bilirubin level of 9.1 mg/dL on admission. CT revealed acute calculous cholecystitis (Fig. A). Endoscopic retrograde

Keywords: gastrointestinal hemorrhage; cause gastrointestinal; rare cause

Journal Title: Intestinal Research
Year Published: 2018

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