title: Primary nonspecific ileal ulceration as a cause of massive rectal bleeding.
abstract: A case of primary ulceration of the ileum in the absence of a Meckel's diverticulum or ectopic gastric tissue is described. Although this condition is infrequently observed, it should be considered as a potential cause of massive rectal bleeding, iron deficiency anemia of unknown cause, perforation, or partial small bowel obstruction. The diagnosis is normally made at surgery. Segmental resection with end-to-end anastomosis is the treatment of choice. Recurrence following surgery is rare.
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006471:Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007077:Ileal Diseases / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology; D007082:Ileum / Q000473:pathology; D012007:Rectum; D014456:Ulcer / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology