Gastroduodenal Artery Pseudoaneurysm Causing Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding.

Division

West Florida

Hospital

Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point

Document Type

Case Report

Publication Date

7-12-2025

Keywords

artery, bleed, egd, embolization, gastroduodenal, gastrointestinal, microcoil, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, pseudoaneurysm

Disciplines

Digestive System Diseases | Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine | Medicine and Health Sciences

Abstract

Gastroduodenal artery pseudoaneurysms (GDAPs) are a rare but potentially life-threatening condition characterized by the formation of a blood-filled sac secondary to disruption of the arterial wall, frequently resulting from trauma, pancreatitis, or ulceration. We present the case of a 73-year-old female diagnosed with a GDAP of unknown etiology. Management included collaboration with the interventional radiology team for angiography and coil embolization. This case highlights the importance of early recognition and multidisciplinary management, including imaging, endovascular intervention, and surgical consideration.

Publisher or Conference

Cureus

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