A rare case of gastro-intestinal stromal tumor presented with hematemesis and severe anemia from a low and middle-income country.
In: International journal of surgery case reports, Jg. 117 (2024-04-01), S. 109456
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Introduction and Importance: Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) are rare mesenchymal tumors with varied clinical presentations. This case report highlights the significance of recognizing atypical GIST presentations, such as hematemesis, especially in resource-limited settings.
Case Presentation: A 52-year-old male from an economically disadvantaged background presented with hematemesis and severe anemia. Initial investigations suggested iron deficiency anemia, but further evaluation revealed a gastric mass, raising suspicion of GIST. Despite limited resources, a distal radical gastrectomy confirmed the GIST diagnosis, and the patient underwent surgical resection followed by imatinib therapy.
Clinical Discussion: This case underscores the diagnostic challenges posed by GISTs and the importance of imaging studies, given their often nonspecific symptoms. Limited resources and economic constraints in low-income settings can hinder comprehensive diagnosis and treatment. Access to specialized oncological services is crucial for accurate management.
Conclusion: Early recognition and management of GIST, even in atypical presentations like hematemesis, can significantly impact patient outcomes. This case report highlights the need for improved healthcare infrastructure in low-resource settings and calls for initiatives to ensure equitable access to diagnostic tests and appropriate treatment for rare diseases like GIST.
Competing Interests: Declaration of competing interest The authors declare no conflicts of interest.
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A rare case of gastro-intestinal stromal tumor presented with hematemesis and severe anemia from a low and middle-income country.
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| Autor/in / Beteiligte Person: | Islam, MS ; Shrestha, AB ; Rimti, F ; Bhattarai, S ; Ziko, MRK ; Pantha, B |
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| Zeitschrift: | International journal of surgery case reports, Jg. 117 (2024-04-01), S. 109456 |
| Veröffentlichung: | [Amsterdam] : Elsevier B.V., 2024 |
| Medientyp: | report |
| ISSN: | 2210-2612 (print) |
| DOI: | 10.1016/j.ijscr.2024.109456 |
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