cirsoid aneurysm

Sometimes, a minor traumatic episode, such as a fall or bump on the head, can lead to the formation of a cirsoid aneurysm.

A cirsoid aneurysm is the dilation of a group of blood vessels due to congenital malformations with AV (arterio venous) shunting.

Dieulafoy's disease has been given many names, including 'calibre persistent artery of the stomach', 'cirsoid aneurysm', 'gastric arteriosclerosis', and 'peptic ulcer of peculiar location'.