Gastric ulcer seen in burns is called: (A) Peptic ulcer, (B) Cushing ulcer, (C) Curling ulcer, (D) Erosive gastritis
Answer is C. Curling's Ulcers are acute ulcers which develop after major burns, presenting as pain in epigastric region, vomiting or haematemesis. Curling's ulcer occur when burn injury is more than 35%. Treatment is IV ranitidine. Reference : SRB's Manual of Surgery, 6th Edition, page no = 813.