Case Report: Massive rectal bleeding from stercoral ulcers in a pediatric patient - Scorecard - MDSpire

Case Report: Massive rectal bleeding from stercoral ulcers in a pediatric patient

  • By

  • Paolo Quitadamo

  • Antonia Pascarella

  • Linda di Napoli

  • Maria Giovanna Puoti

  • Sara Isoldi

  • Ludovica Carangelo

  • Paolo Siani

  • April 30, 2026

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Clinical Scorecard: Pediatric Case Study: Severe Rectal Hemorrhage Due to Stercoral Ulcers in a 10-Year-Old Patient

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
Condition
Key MechanismsInflammatory colitis due to fecal impaction and chronic constipation, with emphasis on the role of stercoral ulcers.
Target Population
Care Setting

Key Highlights

  • Include patient's background and previous treatments for chronic constipation.

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

    Management

    • Clarify the rationale for using intravenous omeprazole and octreotide.

    Monitoring & Follow-up

      Risks

        Patient & Prescribing Data

        Specify examples of maintenance laxatives used.

        Clinical Best Practices

        • approach

        References

        Original Source(s)

        Case Report: Massive rectal bleeding from stercoral ulcers in a pediatric patient

        • by Paolo Quitadamo, Antonia Pascarella, Linda di Napoli, Maria Giovanna Puoti, Sara Isoldi, Ludovica Carangelo, Paolo Siani

        • April 30, 2026

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