Duodenal Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor: A Case Report

Duodenal Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor: A Case Report

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Franz Apodaca-Torrez
Luiz Pereira
Arlette Pereira
Mauricio Azevedo
Raisa de Florenço

Abstract

Gastrointestinal Stromal tumors (GIST) are uncommon primary mesenchymal tumors arising from the gastrointestinal tract. The duodenum location is unusual. The authors present a case of duodenal GIST, mimicking a pancreatic tumor. Preoperatively computed tomography (CT) revealed a hypervascular mass of 10 cm in diameter, in the pancreatic head. Endoscopic examination showed erosion in duodenal mucosal with local bleeding. The patient underwent sucessfully pylorus-preserving pancreaticoduodenectomy.

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