Severe Intestinal Hemorrhage Due to Leiomyoma of the Jejunum

Severe Melaena due to Leiomyoma of the Jejunum

“…Symptoms of intestinal obstruction may follow intussusception of a submucous tumour or volvulus associated with a subserous tumour. In a case described by Philip (1955), partial volvulus of a loop of jejunum containing the tumour resulted in severe bleeding due to rupture of a submucosal vein. General peritonitis following perforation into the abdominal cavity has also been noted.…”