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Haematology often reveals a microcytic, hypochromic anaemia from chronic bleeding to the gastrointestinal tract. The loss of whole blood may also lead to hypoproteinemia on routine biochemistry. Electrolyte abnormalities may bee seen with intestinal obstruction, and blood urea nitrogen may be raised due to absorbtion following intestinal bleeding or dehydration. A test for faecal occult blood may be positive.
Haematology often reveals a microcytic, hypochromic anaemia from chronic bleeding to the gastrointestinal tract. The loss of whole blood may also lead to hypoproteinemia on routine biochemistry. Electrolyte abnormalities may bee seen with intestinal obstruction, and blood urea nitrogen may be raised due to absorbtion following intestinal bleeding or dehydration. A test for faecal occult blood may be positive.
===Abdominal Radiography===
===Diagnostic Imaging===
====Abdominal Radiography====
* An abdominal mass may be visible with plain radiography
* An abdominal mass may be visible with plain radiography
* Alternatively, evidence of obstruction may be observed
* Alternatively, evidence of obstruction may be observed