Computed Tomography Angiographic Diagnosis of Dieulafoy’s Lesion – A Rare Nonvariceal Cause of Gastrointestinal Bleeding

Dieulafoy's lesion is a rare but potentially life-threatening cause of gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding, with its rarity possibly attributing to unawareness and underdiagnosis. Due to its subtle presentation and the potential for massive bleeding, Dieulafoy's lesion often poses a diagnostic challenge. This report presents the case of a 68-year-old patient with upper GI bleeding, where computed tomography (CT) angiography confirmed a Dieulafoy's lesion which was successfully treated with endoscopic hemoclip application. The aim of this article is to increase awareness about Dieulafoy's lesion and to stress the importance of CT angiography in cases where Dieulafoy's lesion might be missed during endoscopy.

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Annals of African Medicine
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2025-09-15
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https://doi.org/10.4103/aam.aam_303_25
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Gastrointestinal Bleeding Diagnosis and Treatment
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Computed Tomography Angiographic Diagnosis of Dieulafoy’s Lesion – A Rare Nonvariceal Cause of Gastrointestinal Bleeding

Sanjay M Khaladkar, Neeha A Jhala, Abhijeet Karad, Amanya Shukla
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Computed Tomography Angiographic Diagnosis of Dieulafoy’s Lesion – A Rare Nonvariceal Cause of Gastrointestinal Bleeding

Sanjay M Khaladkar, Neeha A Jhala, Abhijeet Karad, Amanya Shukla
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Abstract

Dieulafoy's lesion is a rare but potentially life-threatening cause of gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding, with its rarity possibly attributing to unawareness and underdiagnosis. Due to its subtle presentation and the potential for massive bleeding, Dieulafoy's lesion often poses a diagnostic challenge. This report presents the case of a 68-year-old patient with upper GI bleeding, where computed tomography (CT) angiography confirmed a Dieulafoy's lesion which was successfully treated with endoscopic hemoclip application. The aim of this article is to increase awareness about Dieulafoy's lesion and to stress the importance of CT angiography in cases where Dieulafoy's lesion might be missed during endoscopy.

Annals of African Medicine
Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre (IN), Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune (IN)
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Computed Tomography Angiographic Diagnosis of Dieulafoy’s Lesion – A Rare Nonvariceal Cause of Gastrointestinal Bleeding — Sanjay M Khaladkar, Neeha A Jhala, et al. · Annals of African Medicine (2025) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS