2023
DOI: 10.4314/aas.v20i2.4
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An Exceptional Presentation of “Watermelon Stomach” in a 30- Year-Old Cirrhotic Male

Radhika Salpekar,
Keerthan Upadhya,
Shiva Prasad

Abstract: Gastric antral vascular ectasia (GAVE) is an unusual cause of chronic upper gastrointestinal bleeding commonly described in elderly females, with  associated autoimmune diseases, and in cirrhotic males. The entity is characterized by angioectasia in the pyloric antrum, giving its classic streaky  “watermelon stripe” appearance. This report highlights the rare presentation of a 30-year-old male with liver cirrhosis, who presented with anemia and  fatigability. Diagnosis of GAVE was made using endoscopy, and tri… Show more

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