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Life-Threatening Overt Small Bowel Bleeding From Jejunal Crohn’s Disease

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Bleeding from the small bowel is relatively uncommon, and when suspected, its diagnosis can be challenging. It often requires additional, and sometimes multiple, endoscopic techniques to accurately identify the source. Jejunal Crohn's disease (CD) is rare and carries a higher risk of complications compared to other forms of CD. Severe anemia (hemoglobin <10) at the time of CD diagnosis is also unusual. We present a case of a 23-year-old female with obscure gastrointestinal bleeding and life-threatening anemia, who was ultimately diagnosed with jejunal Crohn's disease. This case highlights the intersection of three rare findings: small bowel bleeding, jejunal CD, and severe anemia at presentation.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.97950

Authors: Carlos Elizondo Alatorre, Julio Valencia, Gabriela Rubianes, Pushkar Kumar, Jennifer Harley

Institution: Metropolitan Hospital Center

Language: English

Topic: Gastrointestinal Bleeding Diagnosis and Treatment

Subfield: Gastroenterology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4416757267