Cureus. 2025 May 22;17(5):e84601. doi: 10.7759/cureus.84601. eCollection 2025 May.
ABSTRACT
Lower gastrointestinal bleeding in children can be a significant cause of distress and can potentially lead to morbidity and mortality. We present the case of a 15-year-old boy who presented with severe rectal bleeding and required multiple blood transfusions. Further investigation and imaging revealed a Meckel’s diverticulum, which is uncommon in this age group, emphasizing the importance of expanding differential diagnosis when confronted with challenging cases.
PMID:40546597 | PMC:PMC12181809 | DOI:10.7759/cureus.84601
