Spontaneous intestinal haematoma associated with neurofibromatosis type-1. (23rd August 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Hassan, Syed; Yee, Victoria; Amer, Syed; Alkhatib, Yaser
• Is Part Of: BMJ case reports. Volume 2013
• Publication Date: 2013-08-23
• Subjects: Medicine -- Case studies -- Periodicals; 610.5
• DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2013-010512
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1757-790X

Abstract

Abstract : Vasculopathy in patients with neurofibromatosis-1 are rare but serious and have potentially life-threatening complications. It mostly involves the thoracic, abdominal and intracranial vessels. In this case study we describe the first reported case of spontaneous intestinal haematoma in a young male patient. The first episode occurred at the age of 30, following which 2 years later the second episode was noted at the same anatomical site, which was spontaneous without any inciting event.