Ulcerations of the Intestines in Patient with Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia (MEN) Type 2bPresented by Prof. Adrian Canavesi: Middle-aged patient 42 with MEN IIb syndrome, s/p thyroidectomy about 10 years ago for medullary thyroid cancer, s/p bilateral adrenalectomy due to pheochromocytoma one year later. Since then, taking hydrocortisone and fludrocortisone. About 5…
Cronkhite Canada Syndrome (CCS)A 48-year-old woman presented with chronic diarrhea and loss of taste. On clinical exam she appeared pale, had brittle nails and had partial hair loss. She was found to have severe iron deficiency anemia. Colonoscopy showed multiple reddish, edematous mucosal streaks and polyps…
Gastric Antral Vascular Ectasia (GAVE) or Watermelon StomachGastric antral vascular ectasia (GAVE) or watermelon stomach is an uncommon but important cause of gastrointestinal bleeding and anemia, first described in 1953 by Rider et al (1). GAVE is characterized by a “characteristic” endoscopic pattern, mainly represented by red spots…
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