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  • Title: Diffuse idiopathic colonic varices presenting with lower gastrointestinal bleeding in an elderly patient: a case report and review of the literature.
    Author: Simvoulakis E, Viazis N, Pipis P, Stefanidis G, Avgerinos A.
    Journal: Acta Gastroenterol Belg; 2006; 69(1):15-9. PubMed ID: 16673557.
    Abstract:
    We report a case of lower gastrointestinal bleeding caused by idiopathic colonic varices. A 74-year-old woman presented with rectal bleeding. Colonoscopy revealed numerous varices of the entire colon, which, after an extensive work-up, proved to be idiopathic. No specific therapy or transfusions were required and there has been no further bleeding to date (follow-up 10 months). Review of the literature demonstrates that diffuse idiopathic colonic varices are a rare cause of lower gastrointestinal bleeding, especially as the first presentation in an elderly patient.
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