A Case of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor of the Proximal Jejunum Diagnosed by Double Balloon Enteroscopy.
- Author:
Min Ho CHOI
1
;
Cheul Young CHOI
;
Hyeon Woo BYUN
;
Hyun Joo JANG
;
Chang Soo EUN
;
Woo Young JANG
;
Jae Jung LEE
;
Sea Hyub KAE
;
Jin LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Internal Medicine, Hangang Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. Jinleeprof@hanmail.net
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Gastrointestinal stromal tumor;
Double balloon enteroscopy;
Gastrointestinal bleeding
- MeSH:
Double-Balloon Enteroscopy*;
Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors*;
Gastrointestinal Tract;
Hemorrhage;
Intestine, Small;
Jejunum*;
Rare Diseases
- From:Korean Journal of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
2006;33(3):163-167
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
A gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) is a rare disease but is the most common nonepithelial neoplasm in the gastrointestinal tract. GIST accounts for 0.1~3.0% of gastrointestinal malignancies, and 20~30% of GISTs are found in the small intestine. GIST with extraluminal growth is difficult to diagnose. We report a case of a jejunal GIST with obscure bleeding that was diagnosed using double balloon enteroscopy.
