Atypical Gastric Ulcer in an Elderly Cocaine User
Joint Authors
Tariq, Hassan
Gaduputi, Vinaya
Ihimoyan, Ariyo
Source
Journal of Biomedicine and Biotechnology
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-07-30
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Cocaine or Benzoylmethylecgonine is an alkaloid extracted from the leaves of the Erythroxylon plant, which can cause gastrointestinal ischemia from severe arterial vasoconstriction via stimulation of alpha-adrenergic receptors in the gastric and mesenteric arteries.
We report this case of a 65-year-old man who presented with a single massive ulcer at the incisura of the stomach as a result of cocaine use.
The size and location of this ulcer were atypical and illustrate the potential for serious gastrointestinal manifestations from cocaine use.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Gaduputi, Vinaya& Tariq, Hassan& Ihimoyan, Ariyo. 2013. Atypical Gastric Ulcer in an Elderly Cocaine User. Journal of Biomedicine and Biotechnology،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-3.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Gaduputi, Vinaya…[et al.]. Atypical Gastric Ulcer in an Elderly Cocaine User. Journal of Biomedicine and Biotechnology No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-3.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Gaduputi, Vinaya& Tariq, Hassan& Ihimoyan, Ariyo. Atypical Gastric Ulcer in an Elderly Cocaine User. Journal of Biomedicine and Biotechnology. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-498751
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-498751
