Solitary gastric hamartomatous polyp and upper gastrointestinal haemorrhage: an exceptional presentation of an unusual diagnosis.

نویسندگان

  • J C Erdozain
  • J J Sánchez-Ruano
  • A L San Román
  • D Boixeda
  • V F Moreira
  • A G Plaza
چکیده

A case of solitary gastric hamartomatous polyp, presenting as upper gastrointestinal haemorrhage, is reported. Both the entity itself, and the clinical presentation, are exceptional. The significance of the solitary gastric hamartomatous polyp and implications of its diagnosis are discussed.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Postgraduate medical journal

دوره 66 782  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 1990