Angiodysplasia and ileal carcinoid.
A case of angiodysplasia, symptomatic for 18 years, is presented. This case highlights the difficulty of establishing a diagnosis. Associated findings included aortic stenosis and a carcinoid tumour of the ileum. Despite transfusion of a total of 1200 units of blood the liver was normal at necropsy.
Mac Mahon
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Department of Gastroenterology, Beaumont Hospital, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland.
Courtney
M G
MG
Doyle
J S
JS
Leader
M
M
D016888:Angiodysplasia / Q000150:complications*; D001024:Aortic Valve Stenosis / Q000150:complications; D002276:Carcinoid Tumor / Q000150:complications*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007078:Ileal Neoplasms / Q000150:complications*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged