Cavernous haemangioma of the rectum: an uncommon cause of rectal bleeding.
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2003-01-17
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Cavernous haemangioma of the rectum is an uncommon cause of rectal bleeding. Initial diagnosis is often elusive because of lack of awareness. For accurate diagnosis, investigations such as endoscopy, plain X-ray of the abdomen, barium enema and selective angiography of the inferior mesenteric artery are required. Complete surgical excision of the haemangioma and colo-anal sleeve anastomosis is the most favoured operative procedure to eradicate the disease. We report a case of cavernous haemangioma of the rectum and discuss its salient clinical features, investigations and management.
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Mathai V, Vyas FL, Jesudason SR. Cavernous haemangioma of the rectum: an uncommon cause of rectal bleeding. Tropical Gastroenterology. 2003 Jan-Mar; 24(1): 42-3