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Gastric antral vascular ectasia pathophysiology

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

Overview

Pathophysiology

Pathophysiology

GAVE is characterized by dilated capillaries in the lamina propria with fibrin thrombi.

Gross Pathology

Endoscopic image of gastric antral vascular ectasia

Microscopic Pathology

Micrograph showing gastric antral vascular ectasia. A large spherical, eosinophilic (i.e. pink) fibrin thrombus is seen off-center right. Stomach biopsy. H&E stain.

Asociated Conditions

GAVE is associated with a number of conditions, including

References

References

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