GIST: A Rare Entity with Unusual Presentation
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports - Year 2018, Vol 6, Issue 1
Abstract
Abstract: Gastrointestinal stromal tumors are uncommon non epithelial mesenchymal tumors arising from gastro intestinal tract; originating from the interstitial cells of Cajal. These tumors of gastrointestinal tract accounting less than 1% of all gastro intestinal neoplasms. Most commonly they occur in the stomach (60-70%), in the small intestine (25-35%), and in the esophagus, colon and rectum (10% or less). This report describes a case of a GIST arising from the stomach resulting in recurrent anaemia. Early detection of these tumors will results in increased number of successful curative surgical interventions which leads to good prognosis.
Authors and Affiliations
Ankur Gupta, Ashish Patel, Shahid Abbas
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