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Small intestine bleeding due to multifocal angiosarcoma.

Luisa Zacarias Föhrding1, Arne Macher, Stefan Braunstein

  • 1Department of General, Visceral and Pediatric Surgery, Heinrich-Heine-University, Düsseldorf, Moorenstrasse 5, 40225 Düsseldorf, Germany.

World Journal of Gastroenterology
|December 1, 2012
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This case report details a rare small intestinal angiosarcoma in an 84-year-old male. Early diagnosis and treatment, including surgery and chemotherapy, are crucial for improving outcomes in this aggressive cancer.

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  • Surgical Oncology
  • Pathology

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  • Small intestinal angiosarcoma is an extremely rare malignancy.
  • It often presents with non-specific symptoms like anemia and melena, complicating diagnosis.
  • High mortality rates underscore the need for prompt recognition and intervention.

Observation:

  • An 84-year-old male presented with anemia and melena, initially suspected to be from an aorto-intestinal fistula.
  • Despite surgical intervention for the suspected fistula, bleeding persisted, necessitating exploratory laparotomy.
  • Multiple bleeding sites were identified in the jejunum, leading to segmental resection.

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AngiosarcomaGastrointestinal bleedingSmall intestinal neoplasmSmall intestine

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  • Tumor cells expressed CD31, cytokeratin, and vimentin.
  • The patient underwent successful resection of the infiltrated jejunum and planned adjuvant chemotherapy.

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    • This case highlights the diagnostic challenges posed by rare small intestinal tumors.
    • Prompt clinical and histological diagnosis is vital for effective management.
    • Multimodal treatment including surgery and adjuvant chemotherapy is essential for improving patient outcomes.