Severe Rectal Hemorrhage in Adolescents: An Unusual Presentation of Meckel’s Diverticulum
Lower gastrointestinal bleeding in children can be a significant cause of distress and can potentially lead to morbidity and mortality. We present the case of a 15-year-old boy who presented with severe rectal bleeding and required multiple blood transfusions. Further investigation and imaging revealed a Meckel's diverticulum, which is uncommon in this age group, emphasizing the importance of expanding differential diagnosis when confronted with challenging cases.
Authors
- Bayan Matarneh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6733-6199)
- Elizabeth Washnock-Schmid
- Andrea Bedway
Institutions
- Children's Hospital of Michigan (US)
- Case Western Reserve University (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Cureus
- Published
- 2025-05-22
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.84601
- Primary Topic
- Gastrointestinal disorders and treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00