Open AccessAn unusual cause of hematemesis: Goiter
Author(s) -
Astrid A.M. van der Veldt,
Mohammed Hadithi,
Marinus A. Paul,
F.G. van den Berg,
Chris J.J. Mulder,
M. E. Craanen
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
world journal of gastroenterology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.427
H-Index - 155
eISSN - 2219-2840
pISSN - 1007-9327
DOI - 10.3748/wjg.v12.i33.5412
Subject(s) - medicine , varices , esophagus , esophageal varices , goiter , thyroidectomy , superior vena cava , surgery , radiology , general surgery , thyroid , portal hypertension , gastroenterology , cirrhosis
Downhill varices are located in the upper part of the esophagus and are usually related to superior vena cava obstruction. Bleeding from these varices is extremely rare. We describe a 77-year-old patient with hematemesis due to downhill varices as a result of recurrent goiter. A right lobe thyroidectomy was carried out with disappearance of the varices.