Small Bowel Obstruction caused by a Carcinoid Tumour
Keywords:
irritable bowel, appendicitis, choleystitis
Abstract
We present a rare case of carcinoid tumour presenting as a small bowel obstruction in a young male patient. Pitfalls of diagnosis, including confusion with irritable bowel syndrome are high-lighted. The current management strategies of this tumour are reviewed.
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