Question:
What is dieulafoy's lesion?
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DEFINITION large tortuous arteriole most commonly in the stomach wall (submucosal) that erodes and bleeds. SYMPTOMS Massive, recurrent painless hematemesis. DIAGNOSIS Upper GI endoscopy. TREATMENT Endoscopic sclerosing therapy or electrocoagulation Wedge resection
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