A 42 year old company executive presents with sudden upper GI bleed (5 litres) of bright red blood, with no significant previous history. The diagnosis is?
Correct Answer: Duodenal ulcer
Description: Ans. is 'b' i.e., Duodenal ulcer Both esophageal varices and duodenal ulcer are causes of massive upper GI bleed. Although it is difficult to reach a diagnosis by clinical history and physical examination alone, variceal bleed is less likely as there are no stigmata of chronic liver disease or poal hypeension.
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