Abstract
Gastrointestinal stromal tumours (GISTs) are infrequently encountered, mesenchymal tumours of the gastrointestinal tract of varying malignant potential. Multiple (in hundreds) small intestinal GISTs have been reported to occur only very occasionally in patients with type 1 neurofibromatosis (NF1). They are mostly silent, often detected incidentally or when complicated by bleeding or other symptoms. Such a case of multiple jejunal GISTs causing small bowel obstruction in a patient with NF1 is described and relevant literatures are briefly discussed.
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We are thankful to Dr. Palat K. Menon, M.D., Ph.D., Medical Director Quest Diagnostic India Private Limited, for providing photomicrographs in academic interest.
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Saha, S.B., Parmar, R. & Mandal, A. Small Bowel Obstruction in a Neurofibromatosis Patient—A Rare Presentation of Gastro-Intestinal Stromal Tumors (GISTs): Case Report and Literature Review. Indian J Surg 75 (Suppl 1), 415–417 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12262-012-0746-7
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