A long-Segmental Vascular Malformation in the Small Bowel Presenting With Gastrointestinal Bleeding in a
Yeoun Joo Lee1, Jae-Yeon Hwang2, Yong Hoon Cho3
1Department of Pediatrics, Pusan National University Children's Hospital, Pusan National University, School of Medicine, Yangsan, Republic of Korea.
Insights
Pediatric gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding can stem from rare small bowel vascular malformations. This case highlights key radiologic findings for diagnosing these rare venous malformations in children.
Area of Science:
- Radiology
- Pediatric Gastroenterology
- Vascular Malformations
Background:
- Gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding is a significant concern in pediatric patients, with diverse underlying causes.
- Vascular malformations of the small bowel represent a rare but serious etiology for GI bleeding in children.
Observation:
- This report details a case of long-segmental and circumferential venous malformation in the small bowel of a pre-school aged child.
- The presentation focused on the characteristic imaging findings observed via ultrasound and computed tomography.
Findings:
- The study emphasizes the diagnostic utility of imaging modalities like ultrasound and CT in identifying small bowel venous malformations.
- Radiologic findings were crucial in diagnosing this rare cause of GI bleeding in the pediatric patient.
Implications:
- Vascular malformations, though uncommon, should be a key consideration in the differential diagnosis of pediatric GI bleeding.
- Accurate radiologic assessment is vital for timely diagnosis and management of these rare pediatric conditions.
Abstract:
Gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding in pediatric patients has several causes. Vascular malformation of the small bowel is a rare disease leading to pediatric GI bleeding. To our knowledge, few reports describe ultrasound and computed tomography findings of venous malformations involving the small bowel. We present a case of long-segmental and circumferential vascular malformation that led to GI bleeding in a pre-school aged child, focusing on the radiologic findings. Although vascular malformation including of the GI tract is rare in children, it should be considered when GI bleeding occurs in pediatric patients.
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