Ischemic gastropathy with “leopard skin” stomach

Abstract Ischemic gastropathy is a rare, underreported phenomenon that is associated with a poor prognosis. Patients often present with signs of shock, gastrointestinal bleeding, and anemia. We describe a patient with alcoholic cirrhosis who presented after a fall in hemorrhagic shock. Initial endoscopy revealed evidence of ongoing bleeding, with subsequent endoscopy revealing the “leopard skin” appearance in the stomach. The patient was treated supportively but eventually succumbed to his condition. Prompt diagnosis, treatment, and awareness of the delayed changes on upper endoscopy are imperative in diagnosing ischemic gastropathy. Patients with risk factors for the condition need to be given additional consideration for this diagnosis.