A Rare Etiology of Massive Gastrointestinal Bleeding: Dieulafoy Lesion
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A Rare Etiology of Massive Gastrointestinal Bleeding: Dieulafoy Lesion

J Pediatr Emerg Intensive Care Med 2016;3(2):97-99 DOI: 10.4274/cayd.83703
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Abstract

Dieulafoy’s lesion is characterised by a very small area of ulceration with an arteriole at its base, with normal gastrointestinal mucosa surrounding the site. This lesion is a relatively rare, but potentially life-threatening condition. We report a rare case of a 16-year-old boy who presented with massive gastrointestinal bleeding due to Dieulafoy’s lesion.

Keywords: Dieulafoy, gastrointestinal, bleeding