Solitary Rectal Ulcer Syndrome in Children: A Report of Six Cases
A 14-year-old girl was admitted with massive rectal bleeding. She had had constipation and recurrent rectal bleeding during the last 1 year. Despite receiving regular treatment for constipation, the bleeding had not resolved and massive rectal bleeding had occured over the last day before admission. Her physical examination was unremarkable except for pallor. Laboratory examinations revealed only anemia (Hb, 9.7 g/L). Colonoscopy revealed a solitary ulcer 1×2 cm in diameter located between 6 and 9 o'clock in the rectum. Treatment with rectal sucralfate and mesalazin was started. The bleeding ceased. She is currently being followed with ongoing therapy rectal sucralfate (2×5 cc/day).