1.Gastrointestinal bleeding caused by epitheloid sarcoma: A case report
Lee Fei Yee ; Lim Limi ; Tikfu Gee
The Medical Journal of Malaysia 2016;71(4):215-216
Epithelioid sarcoma (ES) of the small bowel is a rare
gastrointestinal tumour. We report a case of gastrointestinal
bleeding secondary to small bowel ES in a 55-year-old
gentleman. After gastroscopy and colonoscopy failed to
identify the source of bleeding, we proceeded with
computed tomography angiogram of the mesentery, which
revealed intraluminal blood clot in the distal jejunum with
features of obstruction. This is a rare cause of obscure
gastrointestinal bleeding and emphasises the need for
additional evaluation in the presence of negative
endoscopic findings.
Sarcoma
2.Idiopathic duodenal varix presenting as a massive upper gastrointestinal bleeding: A case report
Zubaidah Nor Hanipah ; Asraf Haslam Jasmani ; Lee Limi ; Tikfu Gee
The Medical Journal of Malaysia 2016;71(5):294-295
Ectopic variceal bleeding is both a diagnostic dilemma and
a therapeutic challenge, especially when it is located in the
third part of the duodenum. Varix is rare in the absence of
cirrhosis or portal hypertension. Because the diagnosis of
this condition is usually delayed, treatment is administered
late resulting in high morbidity and mortality rate. We report
a case of a 61-year-old lady with an idiopathic duodenal
varix presenting as an upper gastrointestinal bleeding.