PERFORATED GIST OF THE SMALL INTESTINE . A RARE CAUSE OF ACUTE ABDOMEN . SURGICAL TREATMENT AND ADJUVANT THERAPY.
Abstract
A case of perforated gastrointestinal stromal tumour (GIST)
of small intestine causing acute abdomen is described, with a
brief review of the literature. A male patient presented with
symptoms of acute abdomen. After evaluation, a laparotomy
was performed, where perforation of a tumour in the jejunum
was found. The perforated part along with the tumour was
resected and the cytopathological examination showed that
the tumour was GIST. Postoperatively, the patient received
treatment, using imatinib.Gastrointestinal stromal tumours are
relatively rare and often present with vague symptoms. Their
first clinical manifestation as acute abdomen due to their perforation
is extremely rare. In emergency laparotomy, a R0
resection is required and adjuvant therapy with imatinib must
be considered.
Keyword :Acute abdomen, perforation, GIST, imatinib.
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