Recurrent Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding Due to Dieulafoy’s Lesion of the Stomach in a 38-Year-Old Male: A Case Report

Abstract

Dieulafoy’s lesion is a rare but potentially life-threatening cause of upper gastrointestinal (UGI) bleeding. It is characterized by a large-caliber, tortuous arteriole that erodes through the gastrointestinal mucosa without an associated ulcer. We report a case of a 38-year-old male with recurrent UGI bleeding requiring multiple transfusions, ultimately diagnosed with a Dieulafoy’s lesion of the stomach. Endoscopic intervention using hemoclips successfully achieved hemostasis. This case highlights the importance of early endoscopic evaluation in patients with recurrent gastrointestinal bleeding and demonstrates the efficacy of endoscopic hemoclipping as a first-line treatment modality.