Case Report: Duodenal gastrointestinal stromal tumor misdiagnosed as tumor located on the major duodenal papilla leading to fatal gastrointestinal bleeding in a child.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Although gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) are the most common mesenchymal tumors of the gastrointestinal tract, they are rare in children, particularly those located on the duodenum. Here, we present an interesting pediatric case involving a 13-year-old boy who experienced gastrointestinal hemorrhage, he was misdiagnosed with a tumor located on the major duodenal papilla and was ultimately confirmed to be duodenal GISTs.

Case presentation

A 13-year-old boy presented to a local hospital with fatigue and melena. Gastroscopy suggested a tumor located at the major duodenal papilla, and the patient was referred to our hospital for surgical evaluation. Upon further investigation and surgical exploration, the diagnosis was revised to a duodenal GIST with surface u

SUBMITTER: Yang C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11925956 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature