Korean J Gastroenterol.  2024 Jul;84(1):28-30. 10.4166/kjg.2024.062.

Gastric Cavernous Hemangioma: A Rare Source of Hematemesis

• Kim DS

• KMID: 2558287
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4166/kjg.2024.062

Figure

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  Fig. 1 Low attenuated polypoid lesion with ulceration on the greater curvature of antrum of the stomach (arrow).

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  Fig. 2 (A) A 19×16 mm pedunculated polyp was noted in the proximal antrum greater curvature. (B) Ulceration with exposed vessel was observed on the stalk.

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  Fig. 3 Endoscopic mucosal resection was done without complication.

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  Fig. 4 Hematoxylin and eosin staining of the gastric specimen demonstrating a polypoid tumor with surface ulceration on the stalk.

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