An uncommon cause of life-threatening gastrointestinal bleeding: 2 synchronous Dieulafoy lesions

J Pediatr Surg. 2009 Feb;44(2):441-3. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2008.09.033.

Abstract

Dieulafoy lesions are a rather uncommon cause of gastrointestinal bleeding that can be torrential and life-threatening. Extragastric location and pediatric cases are very rare. We report the first case of synchronous Dieulafoy lesions in the stomach and jejunum. This case is discussed in the light of the reported literature on this condition.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Arteries
  • Female
  • Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Jejunum / blood supply*
  • Stomach / blood supply*
  • Vascular Diseases / complications*