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[Intestinal hamartomatous venous hemangioma in childhood]
G Sichardt1, H Bindewald, V Grouls
1Chirurgische Klinik I, Stadtkrankenhaus Worms.
Der Chirurg; Zeitschrift Fur Alle Gebiete Der Operativen Medizen
|February 1, 1997
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Gastrointestinal hemangiomas are rare, presenting unique diagnostic challenges. This case highlights a child with ileocecal venous hemangioma causing abdominal pain and obstruction.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Pediatric Surgery
- Pathology
Background:
- Gastrointestinal hemangiomas are exceptionally rare vascular tumors.
- They can occur in both pediatric and adult populations.
- Clinical presentation is often non-specific, leading to diagnostic delays.
Abstract:
Hemangiomas of the gastrointestinal tract are very rare in both children and adults. The following case history describes a child with uncharacteristic abdominal pain and stenosis of the terminal ileum. Intraoperatively we found an enlarged hamartomatous alteration of the ileocecal region. The histological analysis showed a hamartomatous venous hemangioma. Problems concerning classification and diagnosis are discussed.