Effective Control of Pancreatitis-Related Gastric Varices Through Splenic Artery Embolization: A Case Report.

The development of isolated gastric varices (IGVs) is a rare manifestation in the setting of chronic pancreatitis (CP). However, due to the proximity of the pancreas to the splenic vein, splenic vein thrombosis (SVT) secondary to compression from CP can lead to the development of IGVs. We report a case of a 57-year-old patient with a history of CP status post Whipple procedure with upper GI bleeding from IGV formation.

Uncommon Find: An Unusual 10 cm Bezold's Abscess Involving Dural and Mastoid Erosion.

Bezold's abscess (BA) is a rare complication of otitis media that presents as a lateral neck abscess below the mastoid tip. BA incidence has recently decreased due to early diagnosis and prompt antibiotic intervention. We present a 42-year-old male with a complicated otitis media developing a 10 cm BA.