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ArticleJournal of medical case reports2025

An unusual association: gastric xanthelasma presenting with iron deficiency anemia: a case report.

Yuksel Dogan, Adnan Mesut Dede, Arzu Erdoğan

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Yuksel DoganDepartment of General Surgery, Bartın State Hospital, Bartın State Hospital, Tuna Mahallesi 846, Cadde No:15, 74100, Merkez Bartın, Turkey. ydogan49@yahoo.com.tr.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-0000-4664
Adnan Mesut DedeDepartment of General Surgery, Bartın State Hospital, Bartın State Hospital, Tuna Mahallesi 846, Cadde No:15, 74100, Merkez Bartın, Turkey.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-0606-8538
Arzu ErdoğanDepartment of Pathology, Bartın State Hospital, Tuna Mahallesi 846. Cadde No:15, 74100, Merkez Bartın, Turkey.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-4136-003X

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Abstract

backgroundGastric xanthelasma is a rare, benign lesion with uncertain clinical significance. Despite its asymptomatic nature, it may coexist with conditions like chronic gastritis and iron deficiency anemia. CASE PRESENTATION: A 71-year-old Turkish male presented with iron deficiency anemia, chronic fatigue, and upper abdominal pain. Endoscopy revealed yellowish-white plaques (2-6 mm) on the antral mucosa, confirmed as gastric xanthelasma on histopathology. Concurrently, a rectal sessile polyp was excised during colonoscopy. The patient recovered following a 3-month course of oral iron supplementation and proton pump inhibitors. Follow-up endoscopy showed resolution of gastric lesions.

conclusionThis report underscores the diagnostic importance of endoscopy and biopsy in patients with unexplained anemia and highlights the potential association between gastric xanthelasma and ron deficiency anemia, warranting further research.

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Anemia, Iron-DeficiencyStomach DiseasesXanthomatosisAbdominal PainAgedColonoscopyFatigueHumansIronMaleProton Pump InhibitorsIronProton Pump InhibitorsChronic gastritisGastric xanthelasmaIron deficiency anemia

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