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Serife Ulusan1, Zafer Koc1, Fazilet Kayaselcuk2
1Baskent University, Faculty of Medicine, Dept.of Radiology, Adana Teaching and Medical Research Center, Turkey.
Gastroenterology Research
|December 20, 2016
Summary
Ruptured gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) are rare but critical complications. This study details computed tomographic findings of a ruptured jejunal GIST with an abscess, reviewing similar cases.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Oncology
- Radiology
Background:
- Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) are the most common mesenchymal tumors of the digestive tract, originating from interstitial Cajal cells.
- GISTs are diagnosed by c-KIT protein (CD 117) expression detected via immunohistochemical analysis.
Observation:
- Rupture of a GIST into the peritoneal cavity is an infrequent but critical complication.
- This study presents computed tomographic (CT) findings of a ruptured jejunal GIST with an associated abscess.
Findings:
- The CT findings illustrate the characteristic presentation of a ruptured GIST with abscess formation.
- Review of previously reported cases provides context for the clinical, radiologic, and pathologic features.
Implications:
- Understanding the radiologic features of ruptured GISTs is crucial for timely diagnosis and management.
- This case highlights the importance of considering GIST rupture in patients presenting with abdominal complications.