A Rare Case of Obscure Gastrointestinal Bleeding in a Young Patient

AbstractThe case is reported of obscure gastrointestinal bleeding in a young male. A 14-year-old male presented with severe anemia and a one-month history of passage of black colored stools with occasional fresh blood. Investigations revealed a gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) in the jejunum which was managed by resection and jejuno-jejunal anastomosis.

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Source: Hellenic Journal of Surgery - July 1, 2018 Category: Surgery Source Type: research

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