Esophageal Hematoma After Severe Vomiting.

Cureus

Department of Cardiology, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, CHN.

Published: November 2024

A male patient developed hematemesis and chest pain after severe vomiting. Gastroscopy showed a linear hematoma from the esophageal entrance to the cardia. Enhanced CT of the esophagus revealed a high-density shadow in the middle of the esophagus. Severe vomiting can lead to esophageal injury and esophageal hematoma. As this condition mimics critical symptoms of myocardial infarction and aortic dissection, clinicians must remain vigilant. This case emphasizes the importance of recognizing acute submucosal bleeding in the digestive tract, aiding in clinical diagnosis and treatment.

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11669182PMC
http://dx.doi.org/10.7759/cureus.74392DOI Listing

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