Angiodysplasia simulating variceal bleeding: a challenging case report of diagnosis and intervention

Angiodysplasia, a prevalent vascular anomaly in the gastrointestinal tract, often presents with upper gastrointestinal bleeding, sharing symptoms with gastric varices. The diagnostic challenge arises due to overlapping clinical features. This case report highlights the importance of considering angiodysplasia in the differential diagnosis, especially when variceal bleeding is less likely, and emphasizes the role of various diagnostic modalities in accurate identification.