Transmural peritoneal adenomatoid tumour in the ileocaecal region causing massive haemoperitoneum and low gastrointestinal bleeding: differential diagnosis with capillary haemangiomas

Ann R Coll Surg Engl. 2011 May;93(4):e3-5. doi: 10.1308/003588411X13008844892887.

Abstract

Peritoneal adenomatoid tumours are rare benign neoplasms originating from mesothelial cells. We present a case of peritoneal adenomatoid tumour penetrating into the bowel wall and causing massive intra- and extraluminal bleeding.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adenomatoid Tumor / complications*
  • Adenomatoid Tumor / pathology
  • Cecal Diseases / etiology
  • Cecal Diseases / pathology
  • Colonic Diseases / etiology*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / etiology*
  • Hemangioma, Capillary / pathology*
  • Hemoperitoneum / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Ileal Diseases / etiology
  • Ileal Diseases / pathology
  • Intestinal Perforation / etiology
  • Middle Aged
  • Peritoneal Neoplasms / complications*
  • Peritoneal Neoplasms / pathology