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Dieulafoy's lesion

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Dieulafoy's lesion (exulceratio simplex Dieulafoy) is a medical condition characterized by a large tortuous arteriole most commonly in the stomach wall (submucosal) that erodes and bleeds. [1]

8 relations: Dieulafoy, Endoclip, Gastrointestinal disease, Lesion, Lower gastrointestinal bleeding, Melena, Paul Georges Dieulafoy, Upper gastrointestinal bleeding.

Dieulafoy

Dieulafoy is a surname of French origin.

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Endoclip

An endoclip is a metallic mechanical device used in endoscopy in order to close two mucosal surfaces without the need for surgery and suturing.

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Gastrointestinal disease

Gastrointestinal diseases refer to diseases involving the gastrointestinal tract, namely the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine and rectum, and the accessory organs of digestion, the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas.

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Lesion

A lesion is any abnormal damage or change in the tissue of an organism, usually caused by disease or trauma.

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Lower gastrointestinal bleeding

Lower gastrointestinal bleeding, commonly abbreviated LGIB, is any form of gastrointestinal bleeding in the lower gastrointestinal tract.

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Melena

Melena or melæna refers to the dark black, tarry feces that are associated with upper gastrointestinal bleeding.

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Paul Georges Dieulafoy

Paul Georges Dieulafoy (18 November 1839 – 16 August 1911) was a French physician and surgeon.

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Upper gastrointestinal bleeding

Upper gastrointestinal bleeding is gastrointestinal bleeding in the upper gastrointestinal tract, commonly defined as bleeding arising from the esophagus, stomach, or duodenum.

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Dieulafoy lesion, Dieulafoy ulcer, Dieulafoy's ulcer.

References

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dieulafoy's_lesion

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