Sealey A, Davis SS, Naidu K. Concurrent leiomyosarcoma causing small bowel obstruction in a patient with non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
BMJ Case Rep 2025;
18:e261728. [PMID:
39809486 PMCID:
PMC11751601 DOI:
10.1136/bcr-2024-261728]
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Abstract
Small bowel obstruction (SBO) is a leading cause of general surgery inpatient admissions. SBO is most commonly associated with postoperative adhesions; however, neoplastic SBO is an important differential. Here, we present a case of neoplastic SBO secondary to leiomyosarcoma in a patient with known mature B cell lymphoma. This case highlights the importance of avoiding early diagnostic closure and adherence to oncological principles of resection for small bowel tumours.
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