Primary extra-gastrointestinal stromal tumor (EGIST) of the mesentery: Case report and review of literature

摘要

Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) represent <1% of all gastrointestinal (GI) tumors. Extra-gastrointestinal stromal tumors (EGISTs) are mesenchymal tissue neoplasm arising outside the GI tract. This rare group comprises only 5% of all GISTs. This case demonstrates a rare entity in a patient with non-specific symptoms, a large tumor size and unremarkable past personal and family history.