ABDOMINAL
GENERALISED LYMPHADENOPATHY
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A 44-year old patient, with a history of the chronic duodenum peptic ulcer, died of peritonitis. An autopsy revealed multiple steatonecroses of a retroperitoneal tissue and a pancreas. A gross investigation of a duodenum demonstrated an ulcerative defect, which was 5 mm in diameter and 10 mm deep. The edges presented necrotic masses. Diagnose the complication of a duodenal peptic ulcer?
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Penetration
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Hemorrhage
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Stenosis
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Perforation
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Helicobacter Pylori-Associated PUD This bacterium is responsible for 90% of duodenal ulcers and 70% to 90% of gastric ulcers. H. pylori infection is more prevalent among those with lower socioeconomic status and is commonly acquired during childhood.
Detailed explanation-2: -The main cause of this damage is infection with bacteria called Helicobacter pylori, or H. pylori. The bacteria can cause the lining of your duodenum to become inflamed and an ulcer can form. Some medications can also cause duodenal ulcers, particularly anti-inflammatory medicines such as ibuprofen and aspirin.
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