Iron deficiency anemia - Differential diagnosis includes gastric ulcer, gastritis, esophagitis,[] and less likely colon cancer. Risks/benefits of EGD discussed with patient and family including bleeding, infection, perforation, and death. Patient agreeable to proceed with upper endoscopy.
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Dysphagia - esophagopharyngeal. Differential diagnosis includes Schatzki ring, esophageal stricture, and eosinophilic esophagitis. Risks/benefits of upper endoscopy discussed with patient and family including bleeding, infection, perforation, and death. Patient agreeable to proceed with upper endoscopy.
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Hematemesis - Differential diagnosis includes gastric ulcer, gastritis, esophagitis, and Mallory-Weiss tear. Risks/benefits of EGD discussed with patient[] including bleeding, infection, perforation, and death. Patient agreeable to proceed with upper endoscopy.
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