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Caustic injury from acid

Wednesday 23 July 2008, Ľubomír Marko, M. D.

Caustic injury to the gastric mucosa from acid.

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Fig. 1

Necrotic mucosa of the gastric antrum and signs of scaring.

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Fig. 2

Detail of the necrotic mucosa.

Keywords: caustic injury to the gastric mucosa, corrosive injury, acid, necrotic mucosa, scaring