Sentinel Clot

A 32 year-old man presented with melena and severe anemia, resulting in syncope. Left: Endoscopy revealed an ulcer with a large adherent clot in the duodenal bulb. Right: After the clot was suctioned away, a small ulcer with visible vessel became evident.

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