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Incidental finding of gastrointestinal stromal tumor in appendix

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: In the present case report, we have described the incidental finding of a gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) in the appendix following surgical evaluation of a possible closed loop small bowel obstruction in the right lower quadrant. Upon exploration inside the abdomen, the distal ileum and proximal cecum appeared dusky with chronic strictures. An ileocecectomy was performed, and pathology returned with an incidental GIST of the appendix with a T1N0 classification.

Source: Journal of Surgical Case Reports

DOI: 10.1093/jscr/rjag042

Authors: Ashlyn White, Thomas Shelvin, Andrew Frey

Institution: Community Health Systems - Grandview Medical Center

Language: English

Topic: Gastrointestinal Tumor Research and Treatment

Subfield: Gastroenterology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,000