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Posterior Epistaxis Presenting as Upper GI Bleeding in A Healthy 21‐Year‐Old Patient: A Case Report

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: A 21-year-old Palestinian woman experienced recurrent hematemesis and melena over 7 months, requiring multiple hospital admissions and blood transfusions. Despite extensive investigations, the bleeding source remained undetermined until a posterior nasal bleed was suspected. Flexible rhinoscopy revealed a dilated sphenopalatine artery, and she was successfully treated with endovascular intervention. It is important for the Gastroenterologists to consider nasal endoscopy for patients with unexplained UGIB.

Source: Clinical Case Reports

DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.70355

Authors: Aref AlRajabi, Bara M. AbuIrayyeh, Amal M. Shawabka, Anwar Yousef Jabari, Sami D. Jabari, Kareem Ibraheem

Institutions: Palestine Polytechnic University, Palestinian Clinical Research Center

Language: English

Topic: Gastrointestinal Bleeding Diagnosis and Treatment

Subfield: Gastroenterology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,820