Gastrointestinal hemangioma in childhood: a rare cause of gastrointestinal bleeding.
10.3345/kjp.2014.57.5.245
- Author:
Eon Chul HAN
1
;
Soo Hong KIM
;
Hyun Young KIM
;
Sung Eun JUNG
;
Kwi Won PARK
Author Information
1. Department of Pediatric Surgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. spkhy2@snu.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Cavernous hemangioma;
Vascular neoplasms;
Blue rubber bleb nevus syndrome;
Gastrointestinal hemorrhage;
Surgery
- MeSH:
Child;
Delayed Diagnosis;
Diagnosis, Differential;
Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage;
Gastrointestinal Tract;
Hemangioma*;
Hemangioma, Cavernous;
Hemorrhage*;
Humans;
Rectum;
Vascular Neoplasms
- From:Korean Journal of Pediatrics
2014;57(5):245-249
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Gastrointestinal (GI) hemangiomas are relatively rare benign vascular tumors. The choice of an appropriate diagnostic method depends on patient age, anatomic location, and presenting symptoms. However, GI hemangiomas are not a common suspected cause of GI bleeding in children because of their rarity. Based on medical history, laboratory results, and imaging study findings, the patient could be treated with either medication or surgery. Herein, we report 3 cases of GI hemangioma found in the small bowel, rectum, and GI tract (multiple hemangiomas). Better knowledge and understanding of GI hemangioma could help reduce the delayed diagnosis rate and prevent inappropriate management. Although rare, GI hemangiomas should be considered in the differential diagnosis of GI bleeding.
