The capillary hemangioma of the stomach: an unusual cause of haemorrhage. Case report

Gastric haemorrhages are common clinical emergencies which often directly involve the surgeon in diagnosis and treatment; among these, rare vascular neoplasms deserve particular attention. The Authors report a rare case of benign vascular tumour of the stomach, a capillary angioma. After a literature review they highlight the importance of specific exams to reveal these small neoformations which, generally, show up clinically with acute bleeding, which may be severe, and which may not be discovered if the clinical evaluation is not very detailed. The surgical excision supported by a frozen sections is the most effective treatment.