Ileal neuroendocrine tumor as an uncommon cause of obscure gastrointestinal bleeding

Rev Esp Enferm Dig. 2022 Oct;114(10):616-618. doi: 10.17235/reed.2022.8641/2022.

Abstract

Neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) are heterogeneous, slow-growing tumors whose most common locations are lung, gastrointestinal tract, and pancreas.

MeSH terms

  • Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / etiology
  • Humans
  • Ileal Neoplasms* / complications
  • Ileal Neoplasms* / diagnostic imaging
  • Intestinal Neoplasms
  • Neuroendocrine Tumors* / complications
  • Neuroendocrine Tumors* / diagnostic imaging
  • Neuroendocrine Tumors* / pathology
  • Pancreatic Neoplasms* / complications
  • Pancreatic Neoplasms* / diagnostic imaging
  • Pancreatic Neoplasms* / pathology
  • Stomach Neoplasms

Supplementary concepts

  • Gastro-enteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumor