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Colonic varices due to intestinal cavernous hemangiomas
Digestive Diseases and Sciences
|September 1, 1983
Summary
Colonic varices, a rare cause of rectal bleeding, can stem from portal hypertension or vascular anomalies. This case highlights colonic varices in a patient with widespread cavernous hemangiomas.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Vascular Medicine
- Dermatology
Background:
- Colonic varices are uncommon sources of lower gastrointestinal bleeding, often associated with portal hypertension.
- Congenital vascular lesions, such as cavernous hemangiomas, are rarely implicated in bowel pathology.
Observation:
- A patient presented with chronic rectal bleeding attributed to colonic varices.
- The patient had a history of cavernous hemangiomas affecting the skin and lower extremities.
Findings:
- The colonic varices in this patient were linked to extensive cavernous hemangiomas involving the gastrointestinal tract.
- The 18-year progression of the patient's hemangiomatous lesions was documented.
Implications:
- This case underscores the rare association between colonic varices and gastrointestinal cavernous hemangiomas.
- Understanding this link is crucial for diagnosing and managing obscure gastrointestinal bleeding in patients with vascular anomalies.