Rachid Laroussi

Colonic Varices and Portal Hypertension Presenting as Unexplained Anemia: A Case Report

Chaimae Jioua, Abdelfettah Toubi, Imane Mouslim, Rachid Laroussi, Sanaa Berrag, Tarik Adioui, Fouad Nejjari & Mouna Tamzaourte · Asian Journal of Research and Reports in Gastroenterology · 2025

Colonic varices are rare venous dilatations associated with portal hypertension, often due to hepatic cirrhosis or portal vein obstruction. They can cause lower gastrointestinal bleeding and anemia, with diagnosis primarily made through colonoscopy. This case report presents a 55...