Pyogenic granuloma is a benign vascular tumor that may affect the gastrointestinal tract. This report describes a rare case of sigmoid-colon pyogenic granuloma in a 4-month-old boy causing intussusception. Resection and anastomosis were curative. The mother had history of high dose of progesterone exposure during initial weeks of conception for vaginal bleeding. This may point towards etiology of the lesion.
Pyogenic Granuloma of the Sigmoid Colon causing Intussusception in an Infant
MOSTERT, Michael Martin;GUANA', Riccardo;MUSSA, ALESSANDRO;CANESI, Mario;CARBONARO, Giulia;CUSSA, DAVIDE;
2015-01-01
Abstract
Pyogenic granuloma is a benign vascular tumor that may affect the gastrointestinal tract. This report describes a rare case of sigmoid-colon pyogenic granuloma in a 4-month-old boy causing intussusception. Resection and anastomosis were curative. The mother had history of high dose of progesterone exposure during initial weeks of conception for vaginal bleeding. This may point towards etiology of the lesion.
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