Gastric Ulcer Perforation to the Liver Diagnosed by Endoscopic Biopsy

• Published in: The Korean Journal of Gastroenterology Vol. 75; no. 5; pp. 292 - 295
• Main Authors: Lee, Seon Uk, Jee, Sam Ryong, Lee, Hong Sub, Lee, Sang Heon
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Korea (South) Jin Publishing & Printing Co 25.05.2020; 대한소화기학회
• Subjects: endoscopic biopsy; peptic ulcer perforation; perforation to the liver; stomach ulcer; 내과학; Stomach ulcer; Perforation to the liver; Peptic ulcer perforation; Endoscopic biopsy
• ISSN: 1598-9992; 2233-6869; 2233-6869
• DOI: 10.4166/kjg.2020.75.5.292

Peptic ulcer disease is common and can be diagnosed easily if the patient has an ulcer history or characteristic abdominal symptoms. On the other hand, it may take a long time for the patient to visit the hospital due to severe complications if the patient is old or insensitive to symptoms caused by peptic ulcers. In the present case, a 72-year-old female visited the hospital due to general weakness and inadequate oral intake, which started two weeks ago. Endoscopy and abdominal CT revealed huge gastric ulcer findings. Through a tissue examination by endoscopy, hepatic cells were identified, and the patient was diagnosed with peptic ulcer perforation to the liver and later received surgical treatment.