Sudden death due to acute variceal bleeding: A review of diagnostic challenges and clinical presentation

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World J Transl Med. Nov 28, 2026; 12(4): 128231
Published online Nov 28, 2026. doi: 10.5528/wjtm.128231

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Figure 1 Postmortem photograph showing dilated and tortuous gastro-oesophageal varices. The varices involve the lower oesophagus and extend into the gastric fundus, with multiple small punctate haemorrhagic areas suggestive of recent bleeding.

Citation: Modgil V, Nagar N. Sudden death due to acute variceal bleeding: A review of diagnostic challenges and clinical presentation. World J Transl Med 2026; 12(4): 128231
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DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5528/wjtm.128231

Modgil V, Nagar N. Sudden death due to acute variceal bleeding: A review of diagnostic challenges and clinical presentation. World J Transl Med 2026; 12(4): 128231 [DOI: 10.5528/wjtm.128231]

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