A rare cause of intra-abdominal hemorrhage. Leiomyoma of the small bowel.
As a result of infrequent occurrence, small bowel tumors of the intestine offer a diagnostic challenge. A spectrum of presentations are possible, ranging from vague abdominal symptoms to life-threatening intra-abdominal hemorrhage. Contrast radiographs are helpful in diagnosis but additional studies may be necessary. Treatment is usually simple excision. The prognosis of benign tumors is excellent. Because of the non-specificity of signs and symptoms of small bowel tumors, a high index of suspicion is required, especially since these lesions themselves can be dangerous and often occur in the age group for intra-abdominal malignancy.
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D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006471:Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007414:Intestinal Neoplasms / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D007421:Intestine, Small; D007889:Leiomyoma / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery