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A case of rectal bleeding in infancy
D M Leighton1, T Benghanem, J P Montagne
1Service de Radiologie, Hôpital Trousseau, Paris, France.
Australasian Radiology
|February 1, 1990
Insights
A rare colonic hemangioma caused rectal bleeding and anemia in an infant. Surgical excision confirmed the diagnosis of this vascular malformation.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Gastroenterology
- Vascular Malformations
Background:
- Colonic hemangiomas are rare benign vascular tumors, often presenting in infancy.
- Rectal bleeding and anemia are common clinical manifestations in affected infants.
Observation:
- A 3-month-old female infant presented with significant rectal bleeding and anemia.
- Imaging studies, including barium follow-through and enema, revealed a colonic mass lesion.
Findings:
- The colonic mass was confirmed to be a hemangioma.
- Surgical excision was performed for diagnosis and treatment.
Implications:
- Early diagnosis and surgical management are crucial for favorable outcomes in infants with colonic hemangiomas.
- This case highlights the importance of considering rare vascular anomalies in the differential diagnosis of infant rectal bleeding.
Abstract:
A case of colonic haemangioma in a 3 month old girl presenting with rectal bleeding and anaemia is presented. A colonic mass lesion was suspected on barium follow through and confirmed by enema and surgical excision.