Vasculitis is characterized by presenting inflammation of the wall of blood vessels, one type of these diseases are those associated with anti-neutrophil cytoplasm antibodies. They usually occur in adulthood and are rare in childhood. The disease generally affects the lung, kidney, and skin, with gastrointestinal involvement being rare. Here we describe the case of a pediatric patient with gastrointestinal bleeding secondary to ANCA positive vasculitis. Endoscopy revealed patchy erythematous lesions and wall hematoma at the level of the colon. Although we report a fairly infrequent clinical condition, it is not without complications. We believe it is appropriate to suspect it, first of all, intestinal involvement where the underlying inflammatory process is not clear, even more so when it involves other organs.
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