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José J Vargas-Montes1, Miguel E Yado-López1, Pamela L Huerta-Martínez1
1Departamento de Cirugía Digestiva y Endocrina, Centro Médico Nacional del Noreste, Unidad Médica de Alta Especialidad, Hospital de Especialidades No. 25, Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social (IMSS), Monterrey, Nuevo León.
Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) are rare mesenchymal neoplasms. This case highlights a jejunal GIST presenting as massive gastrointestinal bleeding, necessitating surgical resection.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Oncology
- Oncology
Background:
- Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) are rare neoplasms with an incidence of 10-15 cases per million.
- GIST commonly occur in the stomach (56%) and small intestine (32%).
- Symptoms include nausea, vomiting, and abdominal fullness, though 30% are asymptomatic and found incidentally.
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