Primary carcinoid tumour of the ileum associated with massive gastrointestinal haemorrhage.
A case of massive gastrointestinal haemorrhage due to a 3 mm primary carcinoid tumour of the ileum is described. Previously described instances of this problem have been due to larger tumours. The site of the haemorrhage was suggested by a technetium-labelled RBC isotope scan. The lesion was visualized by 'on-table' endoscopy via the colon and ileo-caecal valve. The patient did well after segmental resection of the lesion. This case highlights the diagnosis and current approach to massive lower gastrointestinal haemorrhage.
Miller
G A
GA
Department of Surgery, Gold Coast Hospital, Southport, Queensland, Australia.
Borten
M M
MM
D002276:Carcinoid Tumor / Q000150:complications*; D006471:Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007077:Ileal Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D007078:Ileal Neoplasms / Q000150:complications*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged