title: Gastric tuberculosis presenting with massive hematemesis in association with acute myeloid leukemia.
abstract: This case report presents a patient with gastric tuberculosis, in remission from acute myeloid leukemia, who suffered a massive hematemesis, ultimately proving to be fatal. The literature of gastric tuberculosis is reviewed with particular reference to its clinical presentation and diagnosis.
authors.affiliation: North West Lung Centre, Wythenshawe Hospital, Manchester, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: S J
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Quantrill
authors.forename: G J
authors.initials: GJ
authors.lastname: Archer
authors.forename: R J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Hale
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D006396:Hematemesis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007951:Leukemia, Myeloid / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013272:Stomach Diseases / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D014385:Tuberculosis, Gastrointestinal / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery