Primary Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor of Mesentery
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2014, Vol 2, Issue 9
Abstract
Gastrointestinal Stromal tumors (GISTs) are mesenchymal tumors accounting for < 1% of the primary gastrointestinal tumors. Primary GIST of mesentery is extremely rare. We report a case of primary GIST arising from the mesentery of small intestine, in a 40-year-male who presented with a large abdominal mass. Contrast-enhanced computed tomography of patient’s abdomen showed presence of a well-defined heterogeneous mesenteric mass. On laparotomy, the mass was seen arising from the mesentery. Complete surgical resection of the mass was then done. Histopathological and immune histochemical features of the mesenteric mass were consistent with GIST. This case emphasizes that, GIST can occur as primary tumor at unusual sites such as mesentery and pose diagnostic challenge. Therefore, it should always be considered in differential diagnosis of mesenteric tumors as pre-operative diagnosis based on clinical and radiological findings is difficult. The diagnosis should be concluded by appropriate histopathological and immunohistochemical work-up to distinguish it from other closely simulating tumors of mesentery.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. Jai Kumar Chaurasia
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP207784
- DOI -
- Views 63
- Downloads 0
Ileal mucormycosis in an immunocompetent individual presenting as septic shock: One of its kind presentations
Mucormycosis is a fatal invasive fungal infection caused by members of class Phycomycetes, mainly mucoraceae. It is associated with immunocompromised patients, uncontrolled diabetics, malignancies, post transplant recipi...
Total Thyroidectomy in a Recurrent Giant Goiter by Isthmus First Technique- A Case Report
A recurrent giant multinodular goiter poses surgical challenges, especially when both lobes extend into retropharyngeal space. So, here we are reporting a technique of operating in such a scenario. The patient presented...
Study of Cerebral Venous Trombosis in Central India
Thrombosis of the venous channels in the brain accounts for 0·5% of all stroke and is an uncommon cause of cerebral infarction relative to arterial disease but is an important consideration because of its potential morbi...
Vitamin B12 deficiency leading to Depression
Vitamin B12, also known as cobalamin is a water soluble vitamin, playing a key role in neuronal functions of the brain, nervous system and cellular metabolism especially DNA synthesis formation. Deficits in vitamin B12 h...
Diagnostic Outcome of Bone Marrow Aspiration in a Paediatric Centre in Hyderabad, India
Introduction: Haematological diseases are common among paediatric age group. They range from common disorders like nutritional deficiency anaemia to very serious and rare conditions like leukemia and syndromic disorders...