Isolated duodenal varix: an unusual cause of gastrointestinal hemorrhage. 1984

T P Gushurst, and H R Lesesne

We have reported an unusual case of upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage due to an isolated varix involving the second portion of the duodenum. The varix originated directly from the inferior vena cava and did not communicate with the portal venous system. The diagnosis was made preoperatively by upper gastrointestinal endoscopy. Surgical resection of the varix and the involved portion of the duodenal wall proved curative.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D004381 Duodenal Ulcer A PEPTIC ULCER located in the DUODENUM. Curling's Ulcer,Curling Ulcer,Curlings Ulcer,Duodenal Ulcers,Ulcer, Curling,Ulcer, Duodenal,Ulcers, Duodenal
D004384 Duodenoscopy Endoscopic examination, therapy or surgery of the luminal surface of the duodenum. Duodenoscopic Surgical Procedures,Surgical Procedures, Duodenoscopic,Duodenoscopic Surgery,Surgery, Duodenoscopic,Duodenoscopic Surgeries,Duodenoscopic Surgical Procedure,Duodenoscopies,Procedure, Duodenoscopic Surgical,Procedures, Duodenoscopic Surgical,Surgeries, Duodenoscopic,Surgical Procedure, Duodenoscopic
D004386 Duodenum The shortest and widest portion of the SMALL INTESTINE adjacent to the PYLORUS of the STOMACH. It is named for having the length equal to about the width of 12 fingers. Duodenums
D005260 Female Females
D006471 Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage Bleeding in any segment of the GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT from ESOPHAGUS to RECTUM. Hematochezia,Hemorrhage, Gastrointestinal,Gastrointestinal Hemorrhages,Hematochezias
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000328 Adult A person having attained full growth or maturity. Adults are of 19 through 44 years of age. For a person between 19 and 24 years of age, YOUNG ADULT is available. Adults
D014647 Varicose Ulcer Skin breakdown or ulceration in the drainage area of a VARICOSE VEIN, usually in the leg. Stasis Ulcer,Venous Ulcer,Venous Hypertension Ulcers,Venous Stasis Ulcers,Hypertension Ulcer, Venous,Hypertension Ulcers, Venous,Stasis Ulcer, Venous,Stasis Ulcers,Stasis Ulcers, Venous,Ulcer, Stasis,Ulcer, Varicose,Ulcer, Venous,Ulcer, Venous Hypertension,Ulcer, Venous Stasis,Ulcers, Stasis,Ulcers, Varicose,Ulcers, Venous,Ulcers, Venous Hypertension,Ulcers, Venous Stasis,Varicose Ulcers,Venous Hypertension Ulcer,Venous Stasis Ulcer,Venous Ulcers
D014648 Varicose Veins Enlarged and tortuous VEINS. Varices,Varix,Varicose Vein,Vein, Varicose,Veins, Varicose

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