Gastric Antral Vascular Ectasia

A distinct vascular lesion in the PYLORIC ANTRUM that is characterized by tortuous dilated blood vessels (ectasia) radiating outward from the PYLORUS. The vessel pattern resembles the stripes on the surface of a watermelon. This lesion causes both acute and chronic GASTROINTESTINAL HEMORRHAGE.

Also Known As:

Watermelon Stomach; Antral Vascular Ectasias; Ectasia, Antral Vascular; Ectasias, Antral Vascular; Stomach, Watermelon; Stomachs, Watermelon; Vascular Ectasia, Antral; Vascular Ectasias, Antral; Watermelon Stomachs; Antral Vascular Ectasia

Digestive System Diseases: 1042
- Gastrointestinal Diseases: 5874
  - Stomach Diseases: 869
    - Gastric Antral Vascular Ectasia: 232
Cardiovascular Diseases: 91362
- Vascular Diseases: 15138
  - Angiodysplasia: 539
    - Gastric Antral Vascular Ectasia: 232

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