Dieulafoy lesion in mid-esophagus with esophageal varices

Indian J Gastroenterol. 2004 Nov-Dec;23(6):220-1.

Abstract

Dieulafoy lesion is an uncommon cause of gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding. Most such lesions are reported in the stomach, though a few have been reported in the distal esophagus. We report a 54-year-old man who presented with upper GI bleeding and had esophageal varices but bled from a Dieulafoy lesion 5 cm above the proximal end of the varices.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal
  • Esophageal and Gastric Varices / etiology*
  • Esophagus / blood supply*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged