Dieulafoy lesion

Dieulafoy lesion
an abnormally large submucosal artery, usually in the stomach near the gastroesophageal junction but occurring anywhere in the gastrointestinal tract, which can cause pressure erosion of the epithelium, resulting in sudden, massive bleeding that may be recurrent. Called also Dieulafoy ulcer and Dieulafoy vascular malformation.

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