Small Bowel Adenocarcinoma Presenting with Refractory Iron Deficiency Anemia – Case Report and Review of Literature
Cancers of the small bowel are relatively rare and account for approximately 1–2% of all gastrointestinal neoplasms. The most common histologic subtype – adenocarcinoma – constitutes 40% of all cases. These cancers generally present with vague abdominal discomfort and are often diagnosed at a late s...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Karger Publishers
2011-09-01
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Series: | Case Reports in Oncology |
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Online Access: | http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/332043 |