Pathological Anatomy. Atlas of Macroscopic Specimens - Part 2. Pathology of Individual Organs and Systems - A. M. Romaniuk 2016
Pathology of the Digestive System
Chronic gastric ulcer with hemorrhage
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Chronic Gastric Ulcer with bleeding
Bleeding occurs during an exacerbation due to fibrinoid Necrosis of the vessel wall (erosive Hemorrhage). Thrombosed vessels are visible at the Base of the ulcer. The patient presents with "coffee-ground" vomiting, the color of which is caused by hydrochloric hematin. Stool acquires a tarry color and consistency; such bowel movements are referred to as melena.
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