Perforated proximal jejunal gastrointestinal stromal tumor pT4N0M0 presenting with severe sepsis: A case report and literature review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) are mesenchymal tumors that occur along the alimentary tract, and are most commonly found in the stomach. Rarely, these tumors can occur in the small bowel, and when located in the duodenum or proximal jejunum, they may require challenging reconstruction of the alimentary tract. Patients with GISTs often present with non-specific abdominal pain or symptoms of obstruction, hemorrhage, and less commonly perforation.

Presentation of case

A 46-year-old male presented to the hospital with a one-day history of left upper quadrant pain with fevers and chills. Physical examination was significant for signs of peritonitis, and laboratory results revealed leukocytosis and lactic acidosis. CT abdomen showed a large soft tissue mass i

SUBMITTER: Meneses E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7381426 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature