Giant rectal gastrointestinal stromal tumours: a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge

Giant rectal gastrointestinal stromal tumours: a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge

Gastrointestinal stromal tumour (GIST are the most common mesenchymal tumours; however, rectal GISTs account for <5%. In the pelvis they represent a diagnostic challenge with giant GISTs likely to be malignant. They may present with urological, gynaecological or rectal symptoms. Sphincter-preserv...

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Published in:Journal of surgical case reports Vol. 2013; no. 12; p. rjt103
Main Authors: Alder, L.S., Elver, G., Foo, F.J., Dobson, M.
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: England Oxford University Press 01-12-2013
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Summary:Gastrointestinal stromal tumour (GIST are the most common mesenchymal tumours; however, rectal GISTs account for <5%. In the pelvis they represent a diagnostic challenge with giant GISTs likely to be malignant. They may present with urological, gynaecological or rectal symptoms. Sphincter-preserving surgery can be aided by neoadjuvant therapy. We present an uncommon case of giant rectal GIST masquerading as acute urinary retention.
ISSN:2042-8812
2042-8812
DOI:10.1093/jscr/rjt103