Iron Deficiency Anemia and Unexplained Recurrent Abdominal Pain: Look for the Answer through the Fossa

Capsule expulsion was later confirmed by the patient.Fig. 1. a–c Jejunal diverticulosis identified in small bowel capsule endoscopy, with friable mucosa in (c). Furthermore, this case depicts the third reported case of this diagnosis in the literature, as well as its first reported capsule endoscopy...

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Published in:GE Portuguese journal of gastroenterology 2024-12, Vol.31 (6), p.1-3
Main Authors: Franco, Ana Rita, Félix, Catarina, Barosa, Rita, Roque, Andreia, Chagas, Cristina
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abdomen
Anemia
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Endoscopy
Gastroenterology
Hernias
Images in Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Iron
iron deficiency anemia
jejunal diverticulosis
paraduodenal hernia
Tomography
Vomiting
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Summary:Capsule expulsion was later confirmed by the patient.Fig. 1. a–c Jejunal diverticulosis identified in small bowel capsule endoscopy, with friable mucosa in (c). Furthermore, this case depicts the third reported case of this diagnosis in the literature, as well as its first reported capsule endoscopy iconography, which triggered computed tomography investigation and made the final diagnosis possible [2, 3]. Conflict of Interest Statement The authors have no conflicts of interest to declare.
ISSN:2341-4545
2387-1954
DOI:10.1159/000536215