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Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor of the Cecum Manifested as a Clinical Picture of Acute Appendicitis: Case Report

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Gastrointestinal stromal tumors are derived from the intersticial cells of cajal, most of them manifest with non- specific symptoms. A 62 old year male patient complained of right lower abdominal tenderness, surgical procedure revealed a tumor in the cecum. Complete resection was performed. Histology showed a GIST of the cecum. Accordingly , rare tumors of the cecum including GIST should be considered in the differential diagnosis of appendicitis.

Source: International Journal of Medical Science and Clinical Research Studies

DOI: 10.47191/ijmscrs/v4-i12-01

Authors: Quintal Campos Samantha, Bautista Perez Irvint Joel, Trigueros Ramirez Darian, Surgical resident. Clínica Hospiral Chetumal. ISSSTE. Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Quintana Roo., Lizama Rubio Claudia, Noguera Echeverria Alexis Emir, Rojas Paredes Roberto, General Surgeon. Universidad Autónoma de México

Institutions: Institute for Social Security and Services for State Workers, University of Quintana Roo, Autonomous University of Yucatán

Language: English

Topic: Gastrointestinal Tumor Research and Treatment

Subfield: Gastroenterology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4405214277

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