Gastrointestinal hemorrhage complicating systemic neurofibromatosis.
A case of gastrointestinal hemorrhage caused by small bowel neurofibromas in a gentleman with systemic neurofibromatosis is presented. The multiple presentations of gastrointestinal system involvement by neurofibromatosis are reviewed. Early diagnosis and localization of small bowel tumors remains a dilemma. Mesenteric angiography and early surgical intervention are recommended.
Melin
M M
MM
Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota.
Grotz
R L
RL
Nivatvongs
S
S
D006471:Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007414:Intestinal Neoplasms / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology; D007421:Intestine, Small; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D017253:Neurofibromatoses / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology