A 65-year-old man presented with hematemesis and melena was admitted to the endoscopy unit. the patient gives a history of HCV treatment 4 years ago. the patient underwent upper digestive endoscopy. the score revealed esophageal varices, gastric varices, and multiple linear ulcers in the body and pyloric regions.
QUESTIONS:
What is the cause of these ulcers?
Is there any underlying pathophysiology for this pattern of ulcers in this area?
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