J Korean Soc Coloproctol.  2006 Dec;22(6):424-427.

Benign Solitary Cecal Ulcer Accompanied by Massive Lower Gastrointestinal Tract Hemorrhage

• Park JI
• Park SS
• Kang SG
• Shin DG
• Yoon J
• Kim IM

Abstract

A benign cecal ulcer is an uncommon lesion. The etiology remains unknown, and there are no pathognomonic lesions or symptoms. Lower gastrointestinal tract hemorrhage secondary to benign cecal ulcer is the most common complication. Herein, the case of a 24-year-old man with a benign cecal ulcer presenting with a massive lower gastrointestinal tract hemorrhage requiring transfusion until a exploratory laparotomy and right hemicolectomy, is reported with a review of the literature. Surgical intervention is warranted if malignancy is suspected or if the patient has signs of uncontrollable hemorrhage, perforation, or peritonitis.

Keyword

Benign cecal ulcer; Massive lower gastrointestinal tract hemorrhage

MeSH Terms

Hemorrhage*
Humans
Laparotomy
Lower Gastrointestinal Tract*
Peritonitis
Ulcer*
Young Adult