Inferior wall Myocardial Infarction Masquerading like Peptic Ulcer Disease

A Bleeding Duodenal GIST Masquerading as Refractory Peptic Ulcer Disease

Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) are the most common mesenchymal tumors of the gastrointestinal tract; however, the occurrence of a GIST in the duodenum is rare. Our case demonstrates the importance of considering GIST in the evaluation of refractory duodenal ulcers, as well as the utilization of endoscopic ultrasound in the evaluation of these lesions.

Deceived by acute pancreatitis masquerading as acute inferior myocardial infarction.

Dear Editor, A 48-year-old man presented to the emergency department with acute onset “crushing” chest pain of approximately 15 minutes duration, associated with diaphoresis and dyspnoea. His cardiovascular risk factors included diabetes mellitus and hypertension. He also underwent living-related renal transplantation in 1990 and 2003 (failure of the fi rst allograft) for end-stage renal failur...

Peptic Ulcer Disease: Introduction

Peptic ulcer disease represents a serious medical problem. Approximately 500,000 new cases are reported each year, with 5 million people affected in the United States alone. Interestingly, those at the highest risk of contracting peptic ulcer disease are those generations born around the middle of the 20th century. Ulcer disease has become a disease predominantly affecting the older population,...

Peptic Ulcer Disease

Peptic ulcer disease prevalence is decreasing in the West, except in certain populations such as immigrants. [2] A UK population-based cohort study reported an overall incidence of uncomplicated peptic ulcer as being 0.75 cases per 1,000 person-years, declining from 1.1 to 0.52 cases per 1,000 person-years between 1997 and 2005. A reduction in H. pylori-related peptic ulcers, changing patterns ...

Peptic Ulcer Disease