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.

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Cureus
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2025-05-22
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https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.84601
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Gastrointestinal disorders and treatments
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Severe Rectal Hemorrhage in Adolescents: An Unusual Presentation of Meckel’s Diverticulum

Bayan Matarneh, Elizabeth Washnock-Schmid, Andrea Bedway
Cureus
Gastrointestinal disorders and treatments
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Severe Rectal Hemorrhage in Adolescents: An Unusual Presentation of Meckel’s Diverticulum

Bayan Matarneh, Elizabeth Washnock-Schmid, Andrea Bedway
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Abstract

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.

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Children's Hospital of Michigan (US), Case Western Reserve University (US)
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Gastrointestinal disorders and treatments
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