Exsanguinated to death by a perforated duodenal ulcer: Masquerader apprehended on autopsy.
Indian J Pathol Microbiol
; 67(2): 405-407, 2024 Apr 01.
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| ID: mdl-38391300
ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT Gastroduodenal perforation commonly due to spontaneous perforation of a pre-existing peptic ulcer is a surgical emergency. On laparotomy, approximately 60%-70% perforations are duodenal and 15%-20% gastric. The most prevalent etiology are Helicobacter pylori infection in 65%-70% and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) abuse in 30%-50% cases depending on the prevalence of H. pylori infection. We report here the autopsy findings in a 29-year-old male who collapsed suddenly in the emergency room of our hospital after a bout of massive hematemesis.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
Peptic Ulcer Perforation
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Autopsy
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Duodenal Ulcer
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Adult
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Humans
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Male
Language:
En
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Indian J Pathol Microbiol
Year:
2024
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Article
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