A Case of Idiopathic Colorectal Varices: Case report.
- Author:
Kwan Hyong LEE
1
;
Hiun Suk CHAE
;
Hyeon Jae KIM
;
Hyung Jun KIM
;
Hyong Ju KANG
;
Se Hee KIM
;
Myoung Cheol KIM
;
Seong Soo KIM
;
Hwang CHOI
;
Chun Sang BANG
;
Kang Moon LEE
;
Suk Won HAN
;
Chang Don LEE
;
Kue Yong CHOI
;
In Sik CHUNG
;
Hee Sik SUN
Author Information
1. Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea. chs@cmc.cuk.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Colorectal varices (CRV);
Idiopathic colorectal varices
- MeSH:
Adenomatous Polyps;
Blood Transfusion;
Colonoscopy;
Hemorrhage;
Hemorrhoids;
Humans;
Hypertension, Portal;
Liver Cirrhosis;
Mesenteric Veins;
Rectum;
Varicose Veins*;
Veins
- From:Korean Journal of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
2001;23(6):511-514
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Colorectal varix (CRV) is a rare cause of lower gastrointestinal bleeding and usually associated with portal hypertension from liver cirrhosis or portal venous obstruction. Idiopathic CRV have no identifiable underlying cause and can only be diagnosed after the cause of portal or mesenteric vein circulation have been excluded. We report a case of idioipathic CRV presented with rectal bleeding for a week. Colonoscopy revealed markedly dilatated tortuous, and bluish veins in the rectum as well as coexistent adenomatous polyp and internal hemorrhoid. Despite extensive investigation, there was no evidence of portal hypertension or any other cause. Family history was also negative. Although blood transfusions were required, the patient remained asymptomatic without further rectal bleeding.
