Small gastrointestinal stromal tumour of the duodenum causing a life-threatening bleeding - A case report and review of the literature

摘要

IntroductionDuodenal gastrointestinal stromal tumors (DGISTs) are mesenchymal tumors. Main presenting symptoms are gastrointestinal bleeding and non-specific abdominal pain. Surgical treatment is golden standard for treatment of DGISTs. Tumour location and size determine the surgical strategy. Recurrence rate depends on tumour location and completeness on removal.