An unusual cause of hematemesis: Goiter

Astrid A M van der Veldt; Mohammed Hadithi; Marinus A Paul; Fred G van den Berg; Chris J J Mulder; Mikael E Craanen

doi:10.3748/wjg.v12.i33.5412

An unusual cause of hematemesis: Goiter

Astrid A M van der Veldt, Mohammed Hadithi, Marinus A Paul, Fred G van den Berg, Chris J J Mulder, Mikael E Craanen

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Abstract

Downhill varices are located in the upper part of the esophagus and are usually related to superior vena cava obstruction. Bleeding from these varices is extremely rare. We describe a 77-year-old patient with hematemesis due to downhill varices as a result of recurrent goiter. A right lobe thyroidectomy was carried out with disappearance of the varices.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	5412-5
Number of pages	4
Journal	World Journal of Gastroenterology
Volume	12
Issue number	33
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v12.i33.5412
Publication status	Published - 7 Sept 2006
Externally published	Yes

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