title: Gastrointestinal hemangioma in childhood: a rare cause of gastrointestinal bleeding.
abstract: Gastrointestinal (GI) hemangiomas are relatively rare benign vascular tumors. The choice of an appropriate diagnostic method depends on patient age, anatomic location, and presenting symptoms. However, GI hemangiomas are not a common suspected cause of GI bleeding in children because of their rarity. Based on medical history, laboratory results, and imaging study findings, the patient could be treated with either medication or surgery. Herein, we report 3 cases of GI hemangioma found in the small bowel, rectum, and GI tract (multiple hemangiomas). Better knowledge and understanding of GI hemangioma could help reduce the delayed diagnosis rate and prevent inappropriate management. Although rare, GI hemangiomas should be considered in the differential diagnosis of GI bleeding.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatric Surgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. ; Department of Surgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
authors.forename: Eon Chul
authors.initials: EC
authors.lastname: Han
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatric surgery, Pusan National University Childrens' Hospital, Yangsan, Korea.
authors.forename: Soo-Hong
authors.initials: SH
authors.lastname: Kim
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatric Surgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
authors.forename: Hyun-Young
authors.initials: HY
authors.lastname: Kim
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatric Surgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
authors.forename: Sung-Eun
authors.initials: SE
authors.lastname: Jung
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatric Surgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
authors.forename: Kwi-Won
authors.initials: KW
authors.lastname: Park
keywords: Blue rubber bleb nevus syndrome; Cavernous hemangioma; Gastrointestinal hemorrhage; Surgery; Vascular neoplasms