A hidden cause of upper gastrointestinal bleeding
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a hidden source for upper gastrointestinal bleeding
a 50-year-old lady presented with bloody vomiting and melena since four days prior to admission. her medical history was significant only for hypertension which was controlled by a 5 mg daily dose of amlodipine. she occasionally took nsaids. on admission, the physical exam revealed only mild tachycardia and pallor. hemoglobin was 9.7 g/dl, which subsequently declined to 7.9 g/dl. the first uppe...
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* Corresponding Author: Maryam Moini, MD Gastroenterology and Hepatology Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran Telefax: + 98 711 6473236 Email: [email protected] Received: 10 Jan. 2013 Accepted: 11 Mar. 2013 A 50-year-old lady presented with bloody vomiting and melena since four days prior to admission. Her medical history was significant only for hypertension wh...
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عنوان ژورنال: Case Reports
سال: 2011
ISSN: 1757-790X
DOI: 10.1136/bcr.01.2010.2674