An endoscopy was performed and a gastric ulcer found. Biopsies of the ulcer showed no evidence of malignancy. The final diagnosis is gastric ulcer with reactive lymph node enlargement.
95% of gastric ulcers are benign. 20-30% are multiple. Major risk factors include:
Minor risks factors include:
- steroids
- smoking
- alcohol
- coffee
- stress
Less common causes include Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, hyperparathyroidism, head injury (Cushing ulcer), or burns (Curling ulcer).