Gastric calcinosis ulcer in a renal transplanted patient

Rev Esp Enferm Dig. 2024 Oct;116(10):554-555. doi: 10.17235/reed.2023.9495/2023.

Abstract

A 53-year-old lady with dysfunctional renal transplant and post-surgical hypoparathyroidism with phosphocalcic metabolism impairment was admitted to hospital because of long-lasting epigastric pain and nausea. An esophagogastroduodenoscopy was performed, visualising a nodular lesion of 1 cm diameter with a depressed and ulcerated base. Microscopically the lesion was in relation with a metastatic calcinosis ulcer. Pantoprazole was initiated and serum phosphocalcic levels adjusted, achieving symptom remission. In the follow-up esophagogastroduodenoscopy, the lesion was healing with a fibrinous base and the histopathological report diagnosed superficial gastritis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Calcinosis* / diagnostic imaging
  • Calcinosis* / etiology
  • Endoscopy, Digestive System
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Kidney Transplantation*
  • Middle Aged
  • Pantoprazole / therapeutic use
  • Postoperative Complications / etiology
  • Stomach Ulcer / complications
  • Stomach Ulcer / etiology

Substances

  • Pantoprazole