#weightloss in a patient with #gastric #ulcers

A 58-year-old man who presented with recurrent hematemesis and melena was admitted to the endoscopy unit. The patient gives a history of cholecystectomy 6 months ago and weight loss of about 14 kg in 6 months. The patient underwent upper digestive endoscopy. The scope revealed a large deep #gastric ulcer. Multiple biopsies were taken from the edges of the ulcer and revealed undifferentiated adenocarcinoma.
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