ISSN:
1435-5922
Keywords:
Key words: massive rectal bleeding
;
intestinal tuberculosis
;
ileum
;
scintigraphy
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract: A patient with massive rectal bleeding due to ileal tuberculosis is reported. Technetium-99m labelled red blood cell scintigraphy indicated hemorrhage from the ileum, and laparotomy was then carried out. A 70-cm segment of ileum containing ulcers and erosions was resected, and epitheloid granuloma with Langhans-type giant cell was found in the resected specimen. Massive rectal bleeding is considered a rare presenting symptom of intestinal tuberculosis. Intestinal tuberculosis, including small intestinal tuberculosis, although uncommon, should be taken into consideration as a cause of rectal bleeding.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s005350050308
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