Chronic Ischemic Gastritis in a Patient With a History of Cancer and Atherosclerotic Disease

Chronic mesenteric ischemia is an uncommon disease presenting with nonspecific symptoms. The large number of differential diagnoses may result in diagnostic delays and progression to acute mesenteric ischemia. A 74-year-old woman with a history of breast cancer and carotid atherosclerosis complained...

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Published in:ACG case reports journal 2024-10, Vol.11 (10), p.e01542
Main Authors: Parisi, Ignazio Marzio, Vattiato, Claudia, Caramia, Vitantonio, Sottotetti, Federico, Ciarfella, Antonio, Vjero, Katerina
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Language:English
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Summary:Chronic mesenteric ischemia is an uncommon disease presenting with nonspecific symptoms. The large number of differential diagnoses may result in diagnostic delays and progression to acute mesenteric ischemia. A 74-year-old woman with a history of breast cancer and carotid atherosclerosis complained of postprandial abdominal pain, vomiting, and weight loss. Endoscopic examination showed active chronic gastritis negative. Contrast-enhanced computed tomography revealed stenosis in the mesenteric arterial district. Chronic gastritis resistant to treatment in a patient complaining of postprandial abdominal pain and weight loss should be investigated for chronic mesenteric ischemia, although history of cancer could be a misleading factor.
ISSN:2326-3253
2326-3253
DOI:10.14309/crj.0000000000001542