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Primary small intestine angiosarcoma mimicking Crohn's disease
Prasanthan Thaveenthiran1,2, Lily Bae3, Chandika Wewelwala3
1General Surgery, Monash Health, Clayton, Victoria, Australia prasanthan1@hotmail.com.
BMJ Case Reports
|January 30, 2024
Summary
A rare case of primary small intestine angiosarcoma caused bowel obstruction in a middle-aged man. Prompt diagnosis and surgical resection were crucial for management and further oncology treatment.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Oncology
- Vascular Oncology
Background:
- Primary small intestine angiosarcoma is an exceptionally rare vascular tumor.
- Patients often present with non-specific gastrointestinal symptoms, delaying diagnosis.