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Proximal jejunal GIST associated with massive gastrointestinal bleeding. Case report

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Introduction: Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) are rare, reported incidence is between 10 to 15 cases per million of habitants.They are usually located in the stomach (56%), small intestine (32%), colon-rectum (6%), and esophagus (<1%).Its symptoms include nausea, vomiting and abdominal fullness; 30% are asymptomatic.Incidental finding during abdominal surgery or imaging studies is common.Resection with negative margins is the standard treatment.Case report: A 69-year-old female patient who debuted with massive digestive tract bleeding, requiring surgical treatment.A tumor was detected at jejunum compatible with a GIST.

Source: Cirugía y Cirujanos (English Edition)

DOI: 10.24875/cirue.m22000756

Authors: Antonio Tirado-Motel, Barbara I. Rojo-Rodríguez, José J. Vargas-Montes, Miguel E. Yado-López, Pamela L. Huerta-Martínez

Institutions: Institute for Social Security and Services for State Workers, Mexican Social Security Institute, Hospital de Especialidades

Language: English

Topic: Gastrointestinal Tumor Research and Treatment

Subfield: Gastroenterology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4405101877