Abstract:The lobular capillary hemangioma, also known as pyogenic granuloma, is a common benign vascular tumor that generally appears in the skin or oral cavity. Rarely, it may arise in the small intestine and cause refractory bleeding [1]. Resection is the mainstay of treatment as spontaneous regression is uncommon. We report the case of a 13-year-old girl presenting with chronic refractory iron-deficiency anemia. She complained of intermittent weakness over the past 3 years. Previous endoscopy and colonoscopy reveale… Show more
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