Jejunal Carcinoma – An Unusual Undiagnosed Cause of Anemia: A Case Report.
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2014-02
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A 46-year-old male presented with features of anemia. On evaluation, there was iron deficiency. No source of bleeding could
be located by upper and lower gastrointestinal endoscopy. Computed tomography (CT) scan and Mantoux test had evidence
of tuberculosis. He deteriorated with antitubercular therapy. He improved only after laparotomy, a diagnostic laparoscopy and
resection of the bleeding malignant lesion. It turned out to be jejunal cancer. Seven years after chemotherapy, he is surviving
disease free. In undiagnosed iron-deficiency anemia, small bowel growth should be considered and diagnostic laparoscopy
should be done to avoid confusion in diagnosis.
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Anemia, abdominal pain, jejunal cancer
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Pujahari Aswini K, Praveen C R. Jejunal Carcinoma – An Unusual Undiagnosed Cause of Anemia: A Case Report. Indian Journal of Clinical Practice. 2014 Feb; 24(9): 851-853.