Summary of - Perforated Gastric Ulcer Masquerading as Myocardial Infarction: an Anatomical Case Report, Observed in a Cadaver

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Study Background: Perforated case of a gastric ulcer is an emergency and may have mortality and morbidity in about 30-50% cases.

Research Goals and Hypotheses: The aim is to report a case of perforated gastric ulcer, which was masquerading as myocardial infarction.

Methodological Approach: During the routine cadaveric dissection, it was observed that there was a large blood clot inside the lumen of stomach. After removing this blood clot, it was found that there was an ulcer at the posterior wall of the stomach, which further eroded the left gastric artery.

Results and Discoveries: This suggested that this patient died because of haemorrhagic shock. The medical records of this cadaver was procured and it was suggestive of a male patient aged 60 years was admitted to the hospital with history of chest discomfort and this patient expired in spite of the best suitable treatment. The cause of death was reported as myocardial infarction and cardiac arrest. Later, his body was donated to the anatomy department for the teaching purpose. We opine that, this is a case of perforated gastric ulcer and not a myocardial infarction.

Recommended Citation: Prabhu LV, Blossom V, Vadgaonkar R, Pai MM, Ahmed MS, Ghai P, Murlimanju BV. Perforated gastric ulcer masquerading as myocardial infarction: an anatomical case report, observed in a cadaver. J Morphol Sci 2023;40:425-427. DOI: 10.51929/jms.40.425.2023

Publication Date: 2023

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2023

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