Abstract
A case of gastrointestinal bleeding caused by carcinoid tumor of the small bowel detected by a positive Meckel's scan is presented. This test may prove useful when conventional work-ups fail to localize a bleeding site.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Carcinoid Tumor / diagnostic imaging*
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False Positive Reactions
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Humans
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Ileal Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*
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Male
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Meckel Diverticulum / diagnostic imaging*
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Radionuclide Imaging
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Sodium Pertechnetate Tc 99m
Substances
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Sodium Pertechnetate Tc 99m