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ArticleRadiology case reports2026

Meckel's diverticulum presenting as massive gastrointestinal bleeding in a 2-year-old child: A case report.

Salma Alaoui Ismaili, Zineb Moudafia, Taha Iken, Bouchra Dahmani, Omar Dalero, Zaineb Ayoubi, Mariem Chraibi, Aziz El Madi, Siham Alaoui Rachidi

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Salma Alaoui IsmailiDepartment of Radiology, University Hospital Mohammed VI, Tangier, Morocco.
Zineb MoudafiaDepartment of Radiology, University Hospital Mohammed VI, Tangier, Morocco.
Taha IkenDepartment of Radiology, University Hospital Mohammed VI, Tangier, Morocco.
Bouchra DahmaniDepartment of Radiology, University Hospital Mohammed VI, Tangier, Morocco.
Omar DaleroDepartment of Pediatric Surgery, University Hospital Mohammed VI, Tangier, Morocco.
Zaineb AyoubiDepartment of Pathology, University Hospital Mohammed VI, Tangier, Morocco.
Mariem ChraibiDepartment of Pathology, University Hospital Mohammed VI, Tangier, Morocco.
Aziz El MadiDepartment of Pediatric Surgery, University Hospital Mohammed VI, Tangier, Morocco.
Siham Alaoui RachidiDepartment of Radiology, University Hospital Mohammed VI, Tangier, Morocco.

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Abstract

Massive lower gastrointestinal bleeding in young children is a rare but potentially life-threatening emergency requiring rapid localization of the bleeding source. We report the case of a 2-year-old child who presented with abrupt onset of profuse rectal bleeding, profound anemia (hemoglobin 4.6 g/dL), and hemodynamic instability. Emergency computed tomography angiography demonstrated active intraluminal contrast extravasation within the small bowel, associated with imaging signs of hypovolemic shock. No target vessel amenable to endovascular treatment was identified, and urgent surgical exploration was performed. Resection of an ileal lesion confirmed Meckel's diverticulum with ectopic gastric mucosa as the source of bleeding. This case highlights the value of CT angiography for early diagnosis and management of massive gastrointestinal bleeding in pediatric patients.

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CT angiographyGastrointestinal bleedingMeckel’s diverticulumPediatric emergencySmall bowel bleeding

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