Perforated small bowel GIST in an immunocompromised male

Radiology Case Reports
Courtney B DeySarah Shaves

Abstract

Gastrointestinal (GI) stromal tumor is a relatively rare tumor of the GI tract, with estimated prevalence of 2%, which arises from the interstitial cells of Cajal. Common presentations range from asymptomatic to abdominal pain, bloating, GI bleeding, and anemia. Less-common signs include obstruction and peritonitis. In this case, a young immunocompromised patient experienced a changing symptomatic spectrum with an enlarging abdominal mass, which ultimately perforated, leading to acute peritonitis.

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