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To highlight a rare case of lower gastrointestinal bleeding due to an appendiceal Dieulafoy’s lesion.

April 10, 2026Open Access

Appendiceal Dieulafoy’s Lesion: A Rare Cause of Lower Gastrointestinal Bleeding

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To highlight a rare case of lower gastrointestinal bleeding due to an appendiceal Dieulafoy’s lesion.
Review of clinical cases of acute lower gastrointestinal bleeding.
Identification of rare causes, focusing on appendiceal sources.
Analysis of the implications for clinical practice.
Dieulafoy’s lesions are an uncommon cause of gastrointestinal bleeding.
Increased awareness may improve diagnosis and treatment protocols.

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Acute lower gastrointestinal bleeding is common in clinical practice. However, it is rarely caused by the appendix, and cases caused by a Dieulafoy’s lesion are even more uncommon.

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Natsuki Hoshino

Yokohama Municipal Citizen's Hospital

Jun Yamamoto

Niigata City General Hospital

Shogo Takei

Yokohama Municipal Citizen's Hospital

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Surgical Case Reports

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