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Case Reports
. 2024 Jun 11;16(6):e62155.
doi: 10.7759/cureus.62155. eCollection 2024 Jun.

Jejunal Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor Presenting as Hemorrhagic Shock

Manish Wadhwa  1 , Navroop Nagra  2 , Neha Singh  1 , Sahil Kumar  3 , Endashaw Omer  2
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Jejunal Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor Presenting as Hemorrhagic Shock

Manish Wadhwa et al. Cureus. .

Abstract

Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) are rare tumors of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Intermittent GI bleeding is the most common manifestation. Massive GI bleeding leading to syncopal episodes and hemorrhagic shock is a rare presentation of these tumors. Herein, we describe a case of a jejunal GIST presenting as massive bleeding.

Keywords: acute gi bleed; gastrointestinal tumor (gist); hemorrhagic shock; jejunal; small intestinal tumors.

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Human subjects: Consent was obtained or waived by all participants in this study. Conflicts of interest: In compliance with the ICMJE uniform disclosure form, all authors declare the following: Payment/services info: All authors have declared that no financial support was received from any organization for the submitted work. Financial relationships: All authors have declared that they have no financial relationships at present or within the previous three years with any organizations that might have an interest in the submitted work. Other relationships: All authors have declared that there are no other relationships or activities that could appear to have influenced the submitted work.

Figures

Figure 1
Figure 1. Intraoperative jejunal tumor
Figure 2
Figure 2. Resected jejunal segment with the tumor
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