An Intestinal Type Gastric Neuroendocrine Tumor: A Case Report.

ABSTRACT: Neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) represent a diverse set of malignancies, originating from the neuroendocrine cells dispersed throughout the body. Their symptoms are associated with the secretion of bioactive peptides by tumor cells. Five-year survival rates depend on the disease stage: 93% for local, 74% for regional, and 19% for metastatic disease. This report describes a case involving a 64-year-old male patient, who was enduring high blood pressure and anemia. His symptomatology included frequent fainting and bloody vomiting without prior bleeding, coupled with persistent abdominal pain and weight loss. A complete blood count revealed microcytic anemia. His condition improved postoperatively after the transfusion of two units of packed red blood cells, normalizing all parameters. Further b

SUBMITTER: Abu-Jeyyab M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10601806 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature