Multiple smooth muscle tumours in neurofibromatosis presenting with chronic gastrointestinal bleeding

Gastrointestinal involvement in neurofibromatosis is well recognised. We present an unusual manifestation of gastro-intestinal neurofibromatosis--chronic gastrointestinal bleeding from extensive smooth muscle tumours.

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Published in:Postgraduate medical journal 1988-02, Vol.64 (748), p.149-151
Main Authors: Cox, J. G., Royston, C. M., Sutton, D. R.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage - etiology
Humans
Jejunal Diseases - etiology
Jejunal Neoplasms - complications
Jejunal Neoplasms - pathology
Jejunum - pathology
Leiomyoma - pathology
Male
Neurofibromatosis 1 - complications
Neurofibromatosis 1 - pathology
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Summary:Gastrointestinal involvement in neurofibromatosis is well recognised. We present an unusual manifestation of gastro-intestinal neurofibromatosis--chronic gastrointestinal bleeding from extensive smooth muscle tumours.
ISSN:0032-5473
1469-0756
DOI:10.1136/pgmj.64.748.149