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ArticleClinical case reports2024

Small bowel neuroendocrine tumor presenting with chronic diarrhea and mesenteric ischemia: A case report.

Bisher Sawaf, Shahem Abbarh, Ashraf I Ahmed, Malik Halabiya, Abdellatif Ismail, Souraia Mezhoud

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6 authors.

Bisher SawafDepartment of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Hamad Medical Corporation Doha Qatar.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6751-619X
Shahem AbbarhDepartment of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Hamad Medical Corporation Doha Qatar.
Ashraf I AhmedDepartment of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Hamad Medical Corporation Doha Qatar.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4019-1185
Malik HalabiyaDepartment of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Hamad Medical Corporation Doha Qatar.
Abdellatif IsmailDepartment of Internal Medicine University of Maryland Medical Center, Midtown Campus Baltimore Maryland USA.
Souraia MezhoudDepartment of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Hamad Medical Corporation Doha Qatar.

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Abstract

Key Clinical Message: The diagnosis of gastrointestinal neuroendocrine tumors is often challenging owing to the nonspecific presentation. This may lead to delayed diagnosis and serious, rare complications, such as acute mesenteric ischemia. This case highlights the importance of early recognition and the need for a multidisciplinary approach to managing such cases. Abstract: Gastrointestinal (GI) neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) are rare neoplasms originating from neuroendocrine cells within the digestive tract. Despite their rarity, their incidence is increasing, necessitating a better understanding of their presentation and management. In the present report, we present a case of duodenal bulb NET that caused chronic diarrhea and unintentional weight loss for 2 years before manifesting as acute mesenteric ischemia. This case sheds light on the diagnostic challenges associated with GI NETs, particularly in cases with nonspecific symptoms. In addition, it underscores the importance of prompt recognition and management, as evidenced by the progression of the patient to acute mesenteric ischemia.

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carcinoidchronic diarrheagastrointestinal neuroendocrine tumorsmesenteric ischemiaNETssmall intestine

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PMCPMC11527732

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