Multiple primary small-bowel carcinomas presenting with anaemia and intussusception.

This case is unique because of the patient's presentation with multiple polypoidal high-grade primary adenocarcinomas. It highlights the role of computed tomography (CT) scanning in the diagnosis of recurrent intussusception presenting with sub-acute obstruction.

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