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Extragastrointestinal Stromal Tumor: A Differential Diagnosis of Compressive Upper Abdominal Tumor
Joint Authors
Bonfitto, Miguel
Miyahira, Clara Kimie
de Lima Farto, Jéssyca Fernanda
de Figueiredo Calili, Annelise
da Silva Sousa, Nathalia Rabello
de Figueiredo Calili, Ana Paula
Source
Issue
Vol. 2018, Issue 2018 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2018-05-09
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Introduction.
Extragastrointestinal stromal tumors (EGIST) are rare mesenchymal tumor lesions located outside the gastrointestinal tract.
A rare compressing tumor with difficult diagnosis is reported.
Presentation of the Case.
A male patient, 63 years old, was admitted in the emergency room complaining of stretching and continuous abdominal pain for one day.
He took Hyoscine, with partial improvement of symptoms, but got worse due to hyporexia, and the abdominal pain persisted.
The patient also reported early satiety and ten-pound weight loss over the last month.
Discussion.
EGIST could be assessed by CT-guided biopsy, leading to diagnosis and proper treatment with surgical resection or Imatinib.
Conclusion.
This case report highlights the importance of considering EGIST an important differential diagnosis of compressing upper abdominal tumors.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Miyahira, Clara Kimie& Bonfitto, Miguel& de Lima Farto, Jéssyca Fernanda& de Figueiredo Calili, Annelise& da Silva Sousa, Nathalia Rabello& de Figueiredo Calili, Ana Paula. 2018. Extragastrointestinal Stromal Tumor: A Differential Diagnosis of Compressive Upper Abdominal Tumor. Case Reports in Surgery،Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-3.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Miyahira, Clara Kimie…[et al.]. Extragastrointestinal Stromal Tumor: A Differential Diagnosis of Compressive Upper Abdominal Tumor. Case Reports in Surgery No. 2018 (2018), pp.1-3.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Miyahira, Clara Kimie& Bonfitto, Miguel& de Lima Farto, Jéssyca Fernanda& de Figueiredo Calili, Annelise& da Silva Sousa, Nathalia Rabello& de Figueiredo Calili, Ana Paula. Extragastrointestinal Stromal Tumor: A Differential Diagnosis of Compressive Upper Abdominal Tumor. Case Reports in Surgery. 2018. Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1149995
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1149995