Gangliocytic paraganglioma, a rare cause of upper gastrointestinal bleeding: Endoscopic ultrasound findings presented

Journal Article · Fri Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1993 · Digestive Diseases and Sciences; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01296792· OSTI ID:6821266

Smithline, A E; Hawes, R H; Kopecky, K K; Cummings, O W; Kumar, S ^[1]

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1. Indiana Univ. Medical Center, Indianapolis (United States)

Gangliocytic paraganglioma (GP) is an uncommon benign neurogenic tumor of the digestive tract that is usually located in the descending duodenum. Patients with GP usually present with upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage, which reflects the tendency of the tumor to ulcerate the mucosa. The authors report a patient in whom the tumor was overlooked on routine radiologic examinations and initial endoscopy. It was discovered in the distal transverse duodenum at small bowel enteroscopy. The findings of endoscopic ultrasonography are correlated with radiographic and histologic examination. 10 refs.

• OSTI ID: 6821266
• Journal Information: Digestive Diseases and Sciences; (United States), Vol. 38:1; ISSN 0163-2116
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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