A case report of non hodgkin lymphoma presenting with upper gastrointestinal tract bleeding

Year 2024, Volume: 15 Issue: 2, 59 - 62, 28.06.2024

Zekeriya Aksöz

https://doi.org/10.33706/jemcr.1491478

Abstract

Abstract: Initial evaluation of patients with acute gastrointestinal (GI) tract bleeding includes assessment of hemodynamic stability and resuscitation if necessary
Case Report: A 48-year-old male patient was admitted to the emergency department with complaints of dizziness, intense weakness, vomiting in the form of coffee grounds and black diarrhea
Conclusion: Aggressive non-hodgkin lymphoma may be among the etiologies of upper gastrointestinal bleeding. In cases where endoscopic and surgical methods are inadequate, chemotherapy may be a life-saving option considering the possible risks.

Keywords

upper gastrointestinal tract bleeding, non hodgkin lymphoma, failure of medical treatment

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