Gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) - stomach

Case contributed by David Cuete
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Pain in upper abdomen

Patient Data

Age: 35 years

CT abdomen and pelvis

ct

Note is made of a smooth round tumor that protrudes intraluminally, with heterogeneous enhancement within the pylorus. No evidence of dissemination to other organs.

Case Discussion

The biopsy confirmed to be a gastrointestinal stromal tumor.

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