We report a fist of its kind case where patient with progressive back pain and neurological complications which after extensive diagnosis turned out to be an unusual complication of a rare gastrointestinal tumor. This case underscores the importance of detailed history taking and clinico-radiological correlation to reach at a certain diagnosis. A multidisciplinary team effort is required in cases like these. However, despite of best medical effort, patient failed to adhere to the treatment protocols, resulting in further complications. This highlights the role of patient compliance along with medical expertise, in order to successfully manage the case. These cases truly makes the abdomen a "Pandora's Box", surprising even the best of the surgeons. This case is an example for GI surgeons to not to ignore vague gastrointestinal symptoms and refer the patient to neuro, who'll probably just take care of the pain. After attending the case and following up, we decided to report this unusual presentation of a rare cancer, so that surgeons all around the world will be able to at least keep a differential diagnosis in mind, next time they come across something similar.
Unusual presentation of jejunal carcinoid tumor with intussusception and vertebral metastasis: a case report
Jejunal carcinoid tumors are rare neuroendocrine neoplasms that often present with nonspecific abdominal symptoms, resulting in delayed diagnosis. Intussusception is an uncommon complication in adults, and skeletal metastases at initial presentation are exceedingly rare.