scholarly journals Primary Gastrointestinal Kaposi’s Sarcoma in a Patient with Human Immunodeficiency Virus

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 638-647 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martin Ignacio Zapata Laguado ◽  
Jorge Enrique Aponte Monsalve ◽  
Jorge Hernan Santos ◽  
Javier Preciado ◽  
Andres Mosquera Zamudio ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gastrointestinal Bleeding ◽  
Kaposi's Sarcoma ◽  
Gastrointestinal Endoscopy ◽  
Rare Complication ◽  
Kaposi’S Sarcoma ◽  
Skin Lesions ◽  
Clinical Findings ◽  
Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy ◽  
Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Upper Gastrointestinal

Gastrointestinal bleeding in HIV patients secondary to coinfection by HHV8 and development of Kaposi’s sarcoma (KS) is a rare complication even if no skin lesions are detected on physical examination. This article indicates which patients might develop this type of clinical sign and also tries to recall that absence of skin lesions never rules out the presence of KS, especially if gastrointestinal involvement is documented. Gastrointestinal bleeding in terms of hematemesis has rarely been reported in the literature. We review some important clinical findings, diagnosis, and treatment approach. We present the case of an HIV patient who presented to the emergency department with hematemesis and gastrointestinal signs of KS on upper gastrointestinal endoscopy without any dermatological involvement.

scholarly journals CandidaEsophagitis in an Immunocompetent Pregnant Woman

1993 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 149-152 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeffrey S. Greenspoon ◽  
Seth Kivnick
Keyword(s):  
Human Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Weight Loss ◽  
Candida Albicans ◽  
Gastrointestinal Endoscopy ◽  
Epigastric Pain ◽  
Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy ◽  
Second Trimester ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Upper Gastrointestinal

Background:Nausea and vomiting are common during the first half of pregnancy and usually require only supportive measures. When symptoms are progressive and weight loss occurs, treatable causes should be sought by means of upper gastrointestinal endoscopy. We report a case of an immunocompetent gravida with invasiveCandida albicansesophagitis.Case:The immunocompetent primigravida developed progressive nausea, vomiting, epigastric pain, and a 4.1 kg weight loss during the second trimester of pregnancy. Treatment with metoclopramide and cimetidine for presumed gastroesophageal reflux was not effective. The patient had normal T-cell CD4 and CD8 subsets and was human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) antibody negative. Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy revealedC. albicansesophagitis which was treated with oral nystatin. The esophagitis had resolved completely when reassessed postpartum. The use of histamine2blockers is associated with an increased risk for fungal esophagitis and may have been a contributing cause in this case.Conclusion:Pregnant patients with persistent nausea, vomiting, and weight loss should be evaluated by endoscopy for fungal esophagitis.

scholarly journals Periorbital and mediastinal emphysema after upper gastrointestinal endoscopy: Case report of a rare complication

2017 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 345 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thankappan Lekha ◽  
Leelakrishnan Venkatakrishnan ◽  
Karuppannasamy Divya ◽  
Lavanya Perumal
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Gastrointestinal Endoscopy ◽  
Rare Complication ◽  
Mediastinal Emphysema ◽  
Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy ◽  
Upper Gastrointestinal

The Diagnosis and Prognosis of Upper Gastrointestinal Haemorrhage

1980 ◽  
Vol 66 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-14
Author(s):  
R.H. Hunt
Keyword(s):  
Gastrointestinal Bleeding ◽  
Gastrointestinal Endoscopy ◽  
Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding ◽  
Gastrointestinal Haemorrhage ◽  
Accurate Diagnosis ◽  
Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy ◽  
The Past ◽  
Diagnosis And Prognosis ◽  
Upper Gastrointestinal ◽  
Overall Mortality

AbstractThere have been major advances in the diagnosis and management of upper gastrointestinal bleeding over the past two decades but the overall mortality figure remains about 10 per cent. This paper reviews the place of upper gastrointestinal endoscopy in diagnosis and discusses the argument that this form of earlier, more accurate diagnosis has had no influence on the outcome of the condition.

Gastrointestinal Bleeding Due to Worm Infestation, with Negative Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Findings: Impact of Enteroscopy

Endoscopy ◽  
2000 ◽  
Vol 32 (4) ◽  
pp. 314-316 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Sharma ◽  
K. Bhasin ◽  
S. Bhatti ◽  
Das ◽  
Singh
Keyword(s):  
Gastrointestinal Bleeding ◽  
Gastrointestinal Endoscopy ◽  
Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy ◽  
Worm Infestation ◽  
Upper Gastrointestinal

scholarly journals Intramural esophageal dissection: a rare complication of upper gastrointestinal endoscopy

QJM ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 109 (1) ◽  
pp. 71-72 ◽  
Author(s):  
Q. Wang ◽  
H. Zeng ◽  
Y. Mou ◽  
H. Yi ◽  
W. Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gastrointestinal Endoscopy ◽  
Rare Complication ◽  
Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy ◽  
Esophageal Dissection ◽  
Upper Gastrointestinal

scholarly journals Gastric volvulus following diagnostic upper gastrointestinal endoscopy: a rare complication

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 (feb10 1) ◽  
pp. bcr2013202833-bcr2013202833 ◽  
Author(s):  
V. S. Karthikeyan ◽  
S. C. Sistla ◽  
D. Ram ◽  
N. Rajkumar
Keyword(s):  
Gastrointestinal Endoscopy ◽  
Rare Complication ◽  
Gastric Volvulus ◽  
Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy ◽  
Upper Gastrointestinal
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