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Gastric Antral Vascular Ectasia in Systemic Sclerosis

Year: 2011

Type: article

Abstract: Gastric antral vascular ectasia is a not so well-understood, and more rare, gastrointestinal manifestation of Systemic Sclerosis which can lead to chronic anemia. A high suspicion and better understanding of this rare manifestation is needed for early detection and treatment. Therapeutic regiments include iron supplementation with acid suppressive therapy, while endoscopic intervention has been shown to be successful in most cases, with gastrectomy or antrectomy rarely needed.

Source: International Journal of Rheumatology

DOI: 10.1155/2011/305238

Authors: Jill Johnson, Chris T. Derk

Institutions: Thomas Jefferson University, University of Pennsylvania

Language: English

Topic: Systemic Sclerosis and Related Diseases

Subfield: Pathology and Forensic Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $950