Gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) - stomach

Case contributed by Hani Makky Al Salam
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Hematemesis.

Patient Data

Age: 60 years
Gender: Female

A soft tissue mass is noted in the fundus of the stomach, with lateral surface irregularity and gas locules on its surface. No exophytic/extra gastric component

No enlarged abdominal lymph nodes. No liver lesion within the limitation of the non contrast study. 

Paraumbilical hernia transmitting omentus. Multiple small hyperdense gallstones. 

Mitral valve calcifications.

Case Discussion

Upper GI endoscopy revealed a lesser curvature mass. Pathologically proven GIST.

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