Non-Meckel’s Small Bowel Diverticular Bleeding: Two Case Reports and a Review of the Literature

Association between the Risk Factors for Atherosclerosis and Diverticular Bleeding

Background and purpose: Diverticulosis is a major health problem in middle-aged and older adults. The cause of bleeding in the diverticulum is not clear, but arteriolar changes are considered as the main pathogenesis of diverticular bleeding. This study aimed at investigating the relationship between the risk factors for atherosclerosis and diverticular bleeding. Materials and methods: In this...

Meckel’s Scan for patient groups with and without gastrointestinal bleeding: A 15 years local review

Introduction: To retrospectively analyze the outcome of patients who underwent Meckel’s scan in a local centre in Hong Kong over the past fifteen years. Diagnostic values in different referring indications were also reviewed. Methods: All patients who referred for Meckel’s scan in a local hospital in Hong Kong from 1/1/1996 to 31/12/2010 were identified. Patients’ demographic data, presenting ...

Non-Diethylstilbestrol-Associated Primary Clear Cell Carcinoma of the Vagina: Two Case Reports with Immunohistochemical Studies and Literature Review

Primary clear cell adenocarcinomas most commonly involve the genitourinary system, including the vagina. Previously, primary clear cell adenocarcinomas of the vagina have been discussed within the context of prenatal exposure to diethylstilbestrol. Due to its widely proven role in the development of this carcinoma, administration of diethylstilbestrol is prohibited. We present two cases of non-...

Practical Lessons from the Small Bowel Bleeding Lesions: A Case Report on Small Bowel Cavernous Hemangioma

Lower Gastrointestinal Bleeding due to Non-Steroid Anti-Inflammatory Drug-Induced Colopathy Case Report and Literature Review

The adverse effects of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) on the upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract and small intestine are well established. The effect of such therapy on the large intestine, so called NSAID-induced colopathy, is less well described. NSAID-induced colopathy usually involves the right colon due to a higher concentration of the drug at this site, but the rectum may al...