De León AD, Cartagena SE, Arribas MA, Cruz RO, Álvarez SM, Mauricio MH, Ávila GA, Álvarez SZ

Language: Spanish
References: 10
Page: 102-107
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ABSTRACT

We present the case report of a patient with carcinoid tumor of jejunum, whose first manifestation was the presence of gastrointestinal bleeding, without any other symptoms whatsoever. We present images and description of the evolution of the patient during his stay in the hospital, as well as a bibliographic review in concern of the case.

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