Detection of Neuroendocrine Tumours by Enteroscopy: A Case Report

Medicina (Kaunas). 2023 Aug 16;59(8):1469. doi: 10.3390/medicina59081469.

Abstract

We present the case of a 62-year-old patient who developed melenas and in whom conventional endoscopic tests could not detect any bleeding lesion. In our case, capsule endoscopy and enteroscopy were the pivotal elements in establishing the diagnosis of a neuroendocrine tumour with an atypical location. As a result, it was possible to surgically remove the lesions at an early stage of the malignancy without metastatic disease and without the need for adjuvant therapy. Our case demonstrates the need for these new techniques in tumours of atypical location and aggressive course. Otherwise, this malignancy may be underdiagnosed until an advanced stage.

Keywords: NET; capsule endoscopy; case report; enteroscopy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Capsule Endoscopy*
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Humans
  • Laparoscopy*
  • Middle Aged
  • Neoplasms, Second Primary*
  • Neuroendocrine Tumors* / diagnostic imaging

Grants and funding

This research received no external funding.