The Investigation of B12 Deficiency Leading to the Serendipitous Diagnosis of Gastric Carcinoid Tumour

Overview

Journal Eur J Case Rep Intern Med

Specialty General Medicine

Date 2024 Aug 12

PMID 39130069

Authors

Karam Karam

Sarah Saleh

Houssein Chebbo

Sarah Jalloul

Elias Fiani

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Abstract

Learning Points: The case highlights that not all gNETs are visible under direct endoscopic visualisation.It is essential to understand the different types of gNETs.Understand that both type and size of gNETs impact therapeutic implications and prognosis.

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