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gastric antral vascular ectasia |
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gastric antral vascular ectasia, a rare vascular anomaly of the gastric antrum consisting of dilated and thrombosed capillaries and veins that form lines in the antrum that radiate toward the pylorus, resembling the stripes on a watermelon, seen most often in elderly women or patients with chronic liver disease. It may result in chronic blood loss and anemia. Also called watermelon stomach. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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