Dieulafoy’s Lesion, a Cause of Gastrointestinal Bleeding: A Case Report

Abstract

Dieulafoy’s lesion is a rare but important cause of gastrointestinal bleeding as it may be life-threatening at times. This condition accounts for 1-2% of all gastrointestinal bleedings. The diagnosis is often challenging due to intermittent nature of bleeding and may require repeated investigations, before a diagnosis can finally be attained. If ignored for long duration Dieulafoy’s lesion necessities repeated blood transfusions and may confuse diagnosis with inflammatory bowel disease. Approach to Dieulafoy’s lesion may require repeated upper gastrointestinal tract endoscopies with biopsies as well use of antibacterial, antiprotozoal and antiviral medications among others. Here we report a case of Dieulafoy’s lesion from Bangladesh.