Angioleiomyoma of the small intestine – a rare cause of gastrointestinal bleeding

BACKGROUND Benign tumors are a rare cause of gastrointestinal hemorrhage of which angioleiomyomas constitute a very small minority. They have been reported in literature to present with volvulus, bleeding or intussusceptions. CASE PRESENTATION An interesting case of a patient presenting with gastrointestinal bleeding from an underlying angioleiomyoma is discussed along with its management options. CONCLUSION Angioleiomyoma though rare can be managed successfully by surgical and/or minimally invasive endovascular procedures.