angiodysplasia Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
what is angiodysplasia
A
vascular deformity of GI tract which predisposes to bleeding and iron deficiency anaemia
2
Q
features of angiodysplasia
A
anaemia
GI bleeding
3
Q
diagnosis of angiodysplasia
A
colonoscopy
mesenteric angiography if bleeding
4
Q
management of angiodysplasia
A
endoscopic therapy: argon plasma coagulation
for recurrent bleeding: tranexamic acid, hormonal therapy
