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Duodenal leiomyoma--a rare cause of haematemesis.

Authors :
Shetty SM
Kalokhe S
Rathi P
Desai N
Sethna KS
Rajyadhyaksha G
Sawant P
Source :
The Journal of the Association of Physicians of India [J Assoc Physicians India] 2001 Nov; Vol. 49, pp. 1114-5.
Publication Year :
2001

Abstract

Leiomyoma of the duodenum is a rare tumour. Small intestinal tumours contributing to upper gastrointestinal bleed is still rare. They usually present with malena and anaemia, rarely hematemesis. We report a case of leiomyoma of duodenum diagnosed on endoscopic ultrasound that presented with massive haematemesis.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0004-5772
Volume :
49
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
The Journal of the Association of Physicians of India
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
11868869