Perforated GIST in Jejunum – A Rare Cause of Abdominal Cocoon

Gastrointestinal stromal tumours [GISTs] are rare but they commonly arise in stomach, and small or large intestines. They are usually accompanied with gastrointestinal bleeding. We are reporting a case of GIST which occurred in a 52-year-old male,who presented with acute abdomen. On laparotomy, th...

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Main Authors: Usha M, Vijay Kumar, Rau Aarathi R, Sulatha Kamath
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited 2014-03-01
Series:Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
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Online Access:https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/4134/44-%207073_CE(Ra)_E(C)_F(P)_PF1(PAK)_PFA(NC_AK)_PF2(PN).pdf