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Case ReportInternational Journal of Research in Medical Sciences

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A rare case of gastrointestinal stromal tumors presenting with jejuno-jejunal intussusception and anemia in elderly

Int J Res Med Sci. 2016;4(6):2491-2493.DOI10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20161839

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Abstract

Jejuno-jejunal intussusception is a rare occurrence in the context of a gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST). We present the case of an elderly female with recurrent episodes of small bowel obstruction and anemia due to blood loss caused by jejunal GIST with jejuno-jejunal intussusception.

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  1. Department of Gastroenterology, Kerala Institute of Medical sciences. Trivandrum, Kerala
  2. Internal Medicine, Azeezia Medical College, Kerala

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