Diagnosing and managing small bowel neuroendocrine tumors presenting as acute obstruction in an elderly patient: A case report and comprehensive management overview.

Introduction And Importance: Neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) of the small bowel are rare but clinically significant due to their challenging diagnostic pathways and potential for insidious progression. Early identification is critical for effective management and improved prognosis in these cases.

Clinical Presentation: Here, we present a case of a 75-year-old patient with no significant medical history who presented acutely with diffuse abdominal pain, vomiting, and signs of bowel obstruction.