Upper gastrointestinal bleed as the initial presentation of seminoma involving the duodenum in an elderly patient with 9 year follow up: A case report and literature review
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DOI: 10.1002/dc.25119
Abstract: Germ cell tumors are the most common malignancies in males between 20 and 40 years. However, primary extragonadal germ cell tumors are rare and account for 2%–5% of all germ cell neoplasms in adults. Extragonadal germ… read more here.
Keywords: germ cell; germ; upper gastrointestinal; gastrointestinal bleed ... See more keywords
Development of Terry’s nails after a gastrointestinal bleed
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DOI: 10.1080/08998280.2020.1842078
Abstract: Abstract Terry’s nails are characterized by white opacification of the nails with effacement of the lunula and distal sparing. Described originally in 1954 by Dr. Richard Terry as a common fingernail abnormality in patients with… read more here.
Keywords: terry nails; nails gastrointestinal; terry; gastrointestinal bleed ... See more keywords
Acute Painless Lower Gastrointestinal Bleed That Mimics Meckel Diverticulum.
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DOI: 10.1097/pec.0000000000001103
Abstract: OBJECTIVE We describe a case of gastrointestinal duplication cyst with heterotopic gastric mucosa presenting with hematochezia. CASE The patient was a previously healthy 2-month-old girl presenting with passing fresh blood in the diaper without distress… read more here.
Keywords: acute painless; lower gastrointestinal; painless lower; gastrointestinal bleed ... See more keywords
Isolated ischaemic appendicitis as a rare complication of selective angioembolization for lower gastrointestinal bleed
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DOI: 10.1111/ans.17850
Abstract: Appendicitis remains one of the most common indications requiring emergent surgical intervention. Lifetime risk has been reported as 8.6% in men and 6.7% in women. The pathophysiology of appendicitis is not entirely understood, however the… read more here.
Keywords: isolated ischaemic; lower gastrointestinal; angioembolization; gastrointestinal bleed ... See more keywords
Upper Gastrointestinal Bleed Embolization with Onyx®: The “Tattoo Effect”
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DOI: 10.4103/jcis.jcis_64_18
Abstract: Endoscopic intervention is well validated for the control of upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB). In cases of refractory bleeding, transarterial embolization is a safe and effective alternative. Ethylene vinyl alcohol (EVOH) commonly known as Onyx® is… read more here.
Keywords: upper gastrointestinal; gastrointestinal bleed; bleed embolization; tattoo effect ... See more keywords