Rectal Polyp in a newborn leading to massive lower gastrointestinal bleed.
Polyps of the gastrointestinal tract are common cause of rectal bleeding in toddlers and preschoolers, but this is not so in neonates. Herein, we report a prolapsing rectal polyp causing massive lower gastrointestinal bleeding in a newborn.
Department of Pediatric Surgery, Advanced Pediatric Centre, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh 160012, India.
Lokesha
L
Krishnegowda
Jai Kumar
JK
Mahajan
Kattargadda L N
KL
Rao
D003082:Colectomy / Q000379:methods; D003111:Colonic Polyps / Q000150:complications / Q000151:congenital / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006471:Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D012002:Rectal Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000151:congenital / Q000601:surgery*; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D047929:Term Birth; D016896:Treatment Outcome