The role of abdominal angiography in difficult gastrointestinal bleeding.
Two cases of leiomyomas of the jejunum presenting with gastrointestinal bleeding of uncertain origin are described. Diagnosis was finally established by selective angiography. Laparotomy and resection of the tumour were successfully performed. The approach and management of this rare tumour are outlined.
Ding
P H
PH
Specialists Centre, Penang.
Wong
T J
TJ
D000792:Angiography; D005260:Female; D006471:Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D007580:Jejunal Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D007889:Leiomyoma / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D008875:Middle Aged