Gastrointestinal Pyogenic Granuloma (Lobular Capillary Hemangioma): An Underrecognized Entity Causing Iron Deficiency Anemia
Joint Authors
Meeks, Marshall W.
Kamal, Umar M.
Hammami, Muhammad B.
Taylor, Jason R.
Omran, M. Louay
Chen, Yongxin
Lai, Jin-Ping
Source
Case Reports in Gastrointestinal Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-06-15
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Pyogenic granuloma (PG), more accurately known as lobular capillary hemangioma, is a benign vascular tumor that usually occurs in the skin or oral mucosa.
This lesion is rarely reported in the gastrointestinal tract but is known to bleed if not resected.
We herein describe a case series with the clinical, endoscopic, and histologic findings of four cases of gastrointestinal PG at our institution.
In addition, we provide a review of the literature and summation of all reported cases of PG specific to the gastrointestinal tract.
Based on our experience, we suggest that the actual incidence of gastrointestinal PG may in fact be higher than reported because PG can be unrecognized or improperly diagnosed.
It is important for the clinician to properly recognize this lesion as a source of anemia and its propensity to bleed during biopsy or resection.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Meeks, Marshall W.& Kamal, Umar M.& Hammami, Muhammad B.& Taylor, Jason R.& Omran, M. Louay& Chen, Yongxin…[et al.]. 2016. Gastrointestinal Pyogenic Granuloma (Lobular Capillary Hemangioma): An Underrecognized Entity Causing Iron Deficiency Anemia. Case Reports in Gastrointestinal Medicine،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1100792
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Meeks, Marshall W.…[et al.]. Gastrointestinal Pyogenic Granuloma (Lobular Capillary Hemangioma): An Underrecognized Entity Causing Iron Deficiency Anemia. Case Reports in Gastrointestinal Medicine No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1100792
American Medical Association (AMA)
Meeks, Marshall W.& Kamal, Umar M.& Hammami, Muhammad B.& Taylor, Jason R.& Omran, M. Louay& Chen, Yongxin…[et al.]. Gastrointestinal Pyogenic Granuloma (Lobular Capillary Hemangioma): An Underrecognized Entity Causing Iron Deficiency Anemia. Case Reports in Gastrointestinal Medicine. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1100792
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1100792