Stromal tumors of the small bowel causing unexplained melena: report of two cases

Am Surg. 2006 Jan;72(1):79-82.

Abstract

Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) of the small bowel are relatively rare and, therefore, both difficult to diagnose and treat. The authors present two cases of such tumors and review the various options for diagnosis and treatment.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Angiography
  • Colonoscopy
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors / complications*
  • Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors / diagnosis
  • Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors / surgery
  • Humans
  • Jejunal Neoplasms / complications*
  • Jejunal Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Jejunal Neoplasms / surgery
  • Laparotomy
  • Male
  • Melena / diagnosis
  • Melena / etiology*
  • Melena / surgery
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed