Angioleiomyoma of the small intestine - a rare cause of gastrointestinal bleeding.
BACKGROUND
Benign tumors are a rare cause of gastrointestinal hemorrhage of which angioleiomyomas constitute a very small minority. They have been reported in literature to present with volvulus, bleeding or intussusceptions.


METHODS
An interesting case of a patient presenting with gastrointestinal bleeding from an underlying angioleiomyoma is discussed along with its management options.


CONCLUSIONS
Angioleiomyoma though rare can be managed successfully by surgical and/or minimally invasive endovascular procedures.
Sadat
Umar
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Cambridge Vascular Unit, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge, UK. sadat.umar@gmail.com
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D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical; D000792:Angiography; D018229:Angiomyoma / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006471:Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007082:Ileum; D007414:Intestinal Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D007813:Laparotomy / Q000379:methods; D008875:Middle Aged; D018570:Risk Assessment; D016896:Treatment Outcome