Small bowel neuroendocrine tumor presenting with chronic diarrhea and mesenteric ischemia: A case report
Bisher Sawaf,
Shahem Abbarh,
Ashraf I. Ahmed
et al.
Abstract:Key Clinical MessageThe diagnosis of gastrointestinal neuroendocrine tumors is often challenging owing to the nonspecific presentation. This may lead to delayed diagnosis and serious, rare complications, such as acute mesenteric ischemia. This case highlights the importance of early recognition and the need for a multidisciplinary approach to managing such cases.AbstractGastrointestinal (GI) neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) are rare neoplasms originating from neuroendocrine cells within the digestive tract. Despit… Show more
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