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ANGIODYSPLASIA Flashcards

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What is it?

A

vascular deformity of the gastrointestinal tract which predisposes to bleeding and iron deficiency anaemia.

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what is it associated with

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aortic stenosis

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who?

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elderly

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ddx

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colonoscopy

mesenteric angiography - if acutely bleeding

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mx

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endoscopic cautery or argon plasma coagulation

antifibrinolytics e.g. Tranexamic acid

oestrogens may also be used

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