Blood loss anemia due to adenocarcinoma of the jejunum: case report and review of the literature.

Cases Journal
Joao Figueira-CoelhoJorge Neta

Abstract

Small bowel tumors are rare, accounting for only 3-6% of gastrointestinal neoplasms, 1-2% of these being malignant. They must be considered whenever a patient presents with gastrointestinal bleeding, with normal upper gastrointestinal endoscopy and colonoscopy. We report a case of jejunal adenocarcinoma presenting as a blood loss anemia in a 65 year-old male, doing a brief review on the subject. Our case intends to highlight the fact that small bowel tumours are rare and frequently present to the Internist as non-specific clinical symptoms.

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Sep 4, 2012·Indian Journal of Surgical Oncology·Jitendra Kumar KushwahaRajni Gupta
Jan 16, 2014·The Indian Journal of Surgery·Priti Prasad Shah, Sudhir Kothari

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