Raccoon Eyes after UGI Endoscopy: A Case Report

Abstract

A 78-year-old woman presented with epigastric pain following the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for joint pain relief. She underwent UGI endoscopy. During UGI endoscopy she suffered from severe retching despite the use of sedatives. At 6 hours after the procedure, she developed raccoon eyes with chemosis. Biopsy from the gastrointestinal (GI) mucosa revealed amyloidosis.