Angiodysplasia is seen in:
Correct Answer: Right side of the colon
Description: Ans. (d) Right side of the colon in adultsRef: Bailey & Love 26th ed. Ch 69/1171* Angiodysplasia is a degenerative lesion of previously healthy blood vessels found most commonly in the cecum and proximal ascending colon.* 77% of angiodysplasias are located in the cecum and ascending colon, 15% are located in the jejunum and ileum, and the remainder are distributed throughout the alimentary tract. These lesions typically are non- palpable and small (< 5 mm).* Angiodysplasia is the most common vascular abnormality of the GI tract. After diverticulosis, it is the second leading cause of lower GI bleeding in patients older than 60 years.
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