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[Small intestinal cavernous hemangioma causing chronic hemorrhage: a case report].
Geng-Yuan Zhang1, Chang-Jiang Luo, Bin Zhao
1Department of General Surgery, Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Lanzhou 730030, China.E-mail: 609569515@qq.com.
Summary
A rare case of cavernous hemangioma in the small intestine caused chronic bleeding and severe anemia in a 44-year-old man. Surgical resection successfully treated the condition, resolving the anemia.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Pathology
Context:
- Small intestinal hemangioma is a rare gastrointestinal neoplasm.
- Cavernous hemangioma is the most common histological subtype.
- Chronic hemorrhage from small intestinal lesions can lead to severe anemia.
Purpose:
- To report a case of small intestinal cavernous hemangioma presenting with chronic hemorrhage and severe anemia.
- To highlight the diagnostic challenges and successful management of this rare condition.
Summary:
- A 44-year-old man presented with chronic weakness, dizziness, and melena due to severe anemia.
- Diagnostic workup, including capsule endoscopy, identified a bleeding lesion in the jejunum.
- Surgical resection of the affected jejunal segment confirmed cavernous hemangioma as the cause of bleeding and anemia.
Impact:
- This case underscores the importance of considering rare small intestinal neoplasms in the differential diagnosis of obscure gastrointestinal bleeding and anemia.
- Successful surgical management can lead to complete resolution of symptoms and anemia.
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