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

Authors :
Asif Jah
N S Theivacumar
Umar Sadat
Joe Vat
Source :
World Journal of Surgical Oncology, Vol 5, Iss 1, p 129 (2007), World Journal of Surgical Oncology
Publisher :
Springer Nature

Abstract

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.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
14777819
Volume :
5
Issue :
1
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
World Journal of Surgical Oncology
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....f7e1f7bee169b3b36ff54c00578072ec
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1186/1477-7819-5-129