Gastric tuberculosis presenting with massive hematemesis in association with acute myeloid leukemia.
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.
Quantrill
S J
SJ
North West Lung Centre, Wythenshawe Hospital, Manchester, United Kingdom.
Archer
G J
GJ
Hale
R J
RJ
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